Cost of Living in Utah

Avg Index: 124

66 cities · Updated March 2026

$1,533
Avg Rent / Month
$99,766
Avg Income
$481,830
Avg Home Value
124
Avg Cost Index
4.65%
Income Tax
6.1%
Sales Tax
Cheapest in Utah
Vernal
Index: 68 · Rent: $900/mo
Most Expensive in Utah
Alpine
Index: 210 · Rent: $2,786/mo

Utah Cost of Living Overview

Utah is more expensive than the national average, with an average cost index of 124 across 66 cities. The average monthly rent across Utah cities is $1,533, with median household incomes averaging $99,766 per year. The cheapest city is Vernal (index 68) and the most expensive is Alpine (index 210).

Utah has a moderate tax environment with a 4.65% top income tax rate, 6.1% sales tax, and 0.58% effective property tax rate.

All 66 Cities in Utah — Ranked by Cost

Sorted from cheapest to most expensive (US average = 100)

#CityCost Index RentIncomeHome ValuePopulation
1 Vernal 68 $900/mo $59,178 $234,200 10,254
2 Brigham 82 $949/mo $66,435 $321,500 19,796
3 Cedar 86 $1,008/mo $63,789 $348,000 37,202
4 Logan 88 $1,070/mo $56,764 $341,000 53,923
5 Ogden 88 $1,128/mo $70,053 $311,300 86,973
6 Tremonton 89 $1,104/mo $72,028 $334,300 10,886
7 Hyrum 93 $980/mo $85,557 $371,500 10,022
8 Tooele 94 $1,166/mo $88,893 $338,400 37,265
9 Hurricane 102 $1,235/mo $67,424 $411,400 21,677
10 Provo 102 $1,152/mo $62,800 $437,100 114,303
11 Smithfield 102 $1,206/mo $90,602 $406,300 14,033
12 Clearfield 103 $1,459/mo $75,429 $342,000 32,895
13 South Ogden 103 $1,334/mo $81,543 $371,100 17,563
14 Grantsville 105 $1,062/mo $97,216 $432,200 13,637
15 South Salt Lake 105 $1,329/mo $68,035 $390,400 26,277
16 Payson 107 $1,393/mo $84,286 $388,200 22,205
17 Roy 109 $1,557/mo $91,112 $350,800 39,021
18 West Valley 109 $1,445/mo $88,604 $377,300 137,955
19 Kearns metro 110 $1,644/mo $83,355 $334,400 37,058
20 Santaquin 110 $1,165/mo $95,175 $434,700 15,391
21 Taylorsville 110 $1,432/mo $85,608 $398,900 59,010
22 Magna metro 111 $1,623/mo $87,516 $341,400 29,488
23 Orem 113 $1,405/mo $81,292 $439,000 97,048
24 Midvale 114 $1,480/mo $73,058 $408,400 35,736
25 St. George 115 $1,429/mo $72,870 $456,900 99,184
26 Springville 115 $1,472/mo $88,516 $429,200 35,474
27 Layton 116 $1,455/mo $99,188 $437,400 82,512
28 North Ogden 116 $1,405/mo $107,425 $443,100 21,473
29 Salt Lake 117 $1,343/mo $74,925 $495,700 203,888
30 Murray 118 $1,447/mo $87,864 $470,200 49,904
31 Spanish Fork 118 $1,417/mo $98,497 $444,200 43,632
32 North Logan 120 $1,571/mo $84,821 $448,600 11,228
33 Bountiful 123 $1,467/mo $103,723 $488,900 45,093
34 Pleasant Grove 123 $1,588/mo $96,347 $454,300 37,544
35 West Point 123 $1,600/mo $118,660 $437,800 11,559
36 Centerville 124 $1,548/mo $117,831 $492,700 16,692
37 Clinton 125 $1,760/mo $109,915 $412,200 23,492
38 North Salt Lake 126 $1,613/mo $106,885 $469,800 23,239
39 Washington 127 $1,581/mo $94,015 $511,100 30,686
40 West Jordan 127 $1,650/mo $103,960 $454,700 116,277
41 Woods Cross 127 $1,572/mo $115,335 $472,600 11,490
42 American Fork 128 $1,665/mo $95,823 $467,900 35,312
43 Millcreek 131 $1,444/mo $98,502 $579,300 63,342
44 Stansbury Park 133 $1,761/mo $132,429 $452,600 11,163
45 Pleasant View 134 $1,710/mo $126,679 $526,400 11,104
46 Kaysville 135 $1,423/mo $128,996 $583,700 32,861
47 West Haven 137 $1,715/mo $104,307 $511,200 19,977
48 Sandy 141 $1,728/mo $111,242 $562,500 94,723
49 Eagle Mountain 142 $1,995/mo $105,576 $469,500 49,514
50 Riverton 144 $1,826/mo $119,093 $543,900 44,944
51 Lindon 145 $1,502/mo $104,583 $638,300 11,594
52 Vineyard 145 $1,781/mo $100,022 $562,600 13,510
53 Lehi 147 $1,798/mo $125,860 $567,100 81,039
54 Farmington 149 $1,644/mo $120,432 $618,400 24,934
55 Heber 149 $1,862/mo $107,784 $571,300 17,438
56 Syracuse 149 $2,006/mo $132,459 $531,600 34,009
57 Cottonwood Heights 150 $1,697/mo $116,583 $641,900 32,984
58 Herriman 150 $1,870/mo $118,446 $554,900 57,336
59 Holladay 154 $1,653/mo $112,369 $700,100 31,236
60 South Jordan 155 $1,806/mo $126,400 $614,800 80,331
61 Mapleton 158 $1,392/mo $127,860 $734,100 12,340
62 Bluffdale 162 $1,864/mo $122,879 $652,000 18,168
63 Saratoga Springs 162 $2,206/mo $123,619 $567,200 44,070
64 Draper 167 $1,812/mo $130,680 $726,000 50,159
65 Highland 193 $2,100/mo $178,662 $846,900 19,625
66 Alpine 210 $2,786/mo $156,786 $893,400 10,272

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cost of living in Utah

What is the cost of living in Utah?
The average cost of living index across 66 cities in Utah is 124 (US average = 100). Average rent is $1,533/month and median household income averages $99,766/year.
What is the cheapest city in Utah?
The cheapest city in Utah is Vernal with a cost index of 68, median rent of $900/month, and median income of $59,178/year.
What is the most expensive city in Utah?
The most expensive city in Utah is Alpine with a cost index of 210, median rent of $2,786/month, and median income of $156,786/year.
What are taxes like in Utah?
Utah has a top income tax rate of 4.65%, a sales tax of 6.1%, and an effective property tax rate of 0.58%.
How many cities does CostToLive cover in Utah?
We track cost of living data for 66 cities in Utah with populations of 10,000 or more, using US Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.