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Cost of Living in Utah: Rent, Housing & Income

  • Official data · Census ACS 2024 · BEA 2024 · EIA July–September 2026
Updated  7 sources

Cost of living vs. U.S. average (2024)

1.1% below

Cost of living in Utah is 1.1% below the U.S. average, based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities for Utah (index 98.9; U.S. = 100). Median rent in Utah is $1,593 a month.

Cost of living in Utah by category

Overall prices

98.9U.S. = 100

Regional price parity, all items

−1.1% vs. U.S.

Goods
96.4 −3.6%
Housing (rents)
107.8 +7.8%
Utilities
78.7 −21.3%
Other services
99.0 −1.0%

BEA 2024 · Utah Details: Overall prices

Housing

$1,593/mo

Median gross rent

+7% vs. U.S.

1-bedroom rent
$1,343 +3% vs. U.S.
2-bedroom rent
$1,545 +4% vs. U.S.
3-bedroom rent
$1,837 +10% vs. U.S.
Median home value
$545,200 +51% vs. U.S.
Owner costs, mortgage
$2,143 +5% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 Details: Housing

Utilities

$104/mo

Average electric bill

−34% vs. U.S.

Electricity price
13.1¢/kWh −28% vs. U.S.
Natural gas, 12-mo avg.
$11.32/Mcf −42% vs. U.S.
Utilities price index
78.7

EIA July 2026 · Utah Details: Utilities

Transportation

23.2min

Mean travel time to work

−15% vs. U.S.

Commute mode: drove alone
67.7%
Work from home
15.7%
Gasoline (PADD 4 avg.)
$4.44/gal About the same as U.S.

Census ACS 2024 · EIA September 2026 Details: Transportation

Food at home

$1,388/mo

Moderate-cost plan, family of 4

Thrifty plan, family of 4
$1,024/mo
Liberal plan, family of 4
$1,679/mo
Moderate plan, single woman
$403/mo
Moderate plan, single man
$478/mo

USDA August 2026 · U.S. average Details: Food at home

Child care

$226/wk

Center care, infant

+30% vs. U.S.

Center care, toddler
$184/wk +20% vs. U.S.
Center care, preschool
$168/wk +16% vs. U.S.
Home-based care, infant
$168/wk +17% vs. U.S.

DOL NDCP 2022 prices · Utah county median Details: Child care

Income

$96,658/yr

Median household income

+18% vs. U.S.

Median rent as share of income
20%
Home value to income
5.6×

Census ACS 2024 Details: Income

Housing costs in Utah

Median gross rent in Utah is $1,593 a month, 7% above the U.S. median of $1,487. The median falls in the $1,500–$1,999 range, which holds 29.4% of renter households paying cash rent. Another 26.1% pay $2,000 or more.

The median owner-occupied home is valued at $545,200, and 9.2% of homes are valued at $1,000,000 or more.

Housing costs: Utah vs. U.S.

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent Utah: $1,593; U.S.: $1,487 Utah $1,593 U.S. $1,487

Monthly owner costs

Monthly owner costs Utah: $2,143; U.S.: $2,035 Utah $2,143 U.S. $2,035

Median home value

Median home value Utah: $545,200; U.S.: $360,600 Utah $545,200 U.S. $360,600
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MeasureUtahU.S.
Median monthly rent$1,593$1,487
Monthly owner costs$2,143$2,035
Median home value$545,200$360,600

Rent is median gross rent; owner costs are for homes with a mortgage. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

What renters pay in Utah

What renters pay in Utah Share of renter households paying cash rent in Utah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $500, holds 3.3%; the top range, $3,500 or more, holds 1.7%. Median $1,593. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $500: 3.3% (U.S.: 6.1%) $500–$749: 4.2% (U.S.: 6.8%) $750–$999: 8.6% (U.S.: 11.5%) $1,000–$1,249: 12.3% (U.S.: 13.5%) $1,250–$1,499: 16.1% (U.S.: 12.9%) $1,500–$1,999: 29.4% (U.S.: 22.2%) $2,000–$2,499: 16% (U.S.: 13.2%) $2,500–$2,999: 6.6% (U.S.: 6.5%) $3,000–$3,499: 1.8% (U.S.: 3.2%) $3,500 or more: 1.7% (U.S.: 4.2%) $500–750 $1–1.25K $1.5–2K $2.5–3K $3.5K+ Median $1,593 (Utah) 29.4%
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RangeUtahU.S.
Less than $5003.3%6.1%
$500–$7494.2%6.8%
$750–$9998.6%11.5%
$1,000–$1,24912.3%13.5%
$1,250–$1,49916.1%12.9%
$1,500–$1,99929.4%22.2%
$2,000–$2,49916%13.2%
$2,500–$2,9996.6%6.5%
$3,000–$3,4991.8%3.2%
$3,500 or more1.7%4.2%

Share of renter households paying cash rent. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25063. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Home values in Utah

Home values in Utah Share of owner-occupied homes in Utah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $100,000, holds 4.7%; the top range, $1,500,000 or more, holds 3.7%. Median $545,200. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Less than $100,000: 4.7% (U.S.: 10.2%) $100,000–$149,999: 1% (U.S.: 5.7%) $150,000–$199,999: 1.1% (U.S.: 7.5%) $200,000–$249,999: 2% (U.S.: 8.4%) $250,000–$299,999: 2.9% (U.S.: 8.5%) $300,000–$399,999: 13.2% (U.S.: 15.9%) $400,000–$499,999: 19.2% (U.S.: 12%) $500,000–$749,999: 33% (U.S.: 16.3%) $750,000–$999,999: 13.8% (U.S.: 7.5%) $1,000,000–$1,499,999: 5.5% (U.S.: 4.3%) $1,500,000 or more: 3.7% (U.S.: 3.7%) <$100K $100–150K $150–200K $250–300K $400–500K $500–750K $750K–1M $1.5M+ Median $545,200 (Utah) 33%
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RangeUtahU.S.
Less than $100,0004.7%10.2%
$100,000–$149,9991%5.7%
$150,000–$199,9991.1%7.5%
$200,000–$249,9992%8.4%
$250,000–$299,9992.9%8.5%
$300,000–$399,99913.2%15.9%
$400,000–$499,99919.2%12%
$500,000–$749,99933%16.3%
$750,000–$999,99913.8%7.5%
$1,000,000–$1,499,9995.5%4.3%
$1,500,000 or more3.7%3.7%

Share of owner-occupied homes. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25075. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Monthly housing costs in Utah

Measure Utah U.S.
Median rent (all units) $1,593$1,487
1-bedroom rent $1,343$1,301
2-bedroom rent $1,545$1,490
3-bedroom rent $1,837$1,677
Owner costs with a mortgage $2,143$2,035

Median gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Owner costs include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

How affordable is Utah?

At the median, rent takes about 20% of household income in Utah. Housing experts treat 30% as the limit before a household is considered cost-burdened. To keep the median rent at 30% of income, a household would need to earn about $63,700 a year.

The median home is worth $545,200, or 5.6 times the median household income.

Household income in Utah

The median household in Utah earns $96,658 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $81,604. About 14.4% of households earn $200,000 or more, while 8.9% earn less than $25,000.

Median household income: Utah vs. U.S.

Median household income (yearly)

Median household income (yearly) Utah: $96,658; U.S.: $81,604 Utah $96,658 U.S. $81,604
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MeasureUtahU.S.
Median household income (yearly)$96,658$81,604

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Household income distribution in Utah

Household income distribution in Utah Share of households in Utah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $10,000, holds 3.2%; the top range, $200,000 or more, holds 14.4%. Median $96,658. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% Less than $10,000: 3.2% (U.S.: 5.1%) $10,000–$14,999: 1.9% (U.S.: 3.3%) $15,000–$19,999: 1.7% (U.S.: 2.8%) $20,000–$24,999: 2.1% (U.S.: 3.2%) $25,000–$29,999: 2% (U.S.: 3%) $30,000–$34,999: 2.6% (U.S.: 3.3%) $35,000–$39,999: 2.7% (U.S.: 3.2%) $40,000–$44,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.5%) $45,000–$49,999: 3% (U.S.: 3.2%) $50,000–$59,999: 5.6% (U.S.: 6.4%) $60,000–$74,999: 9.5% (U.S.: 9.2%) $75,000–$99,999: 14.4% (U.S.: 12.6%) $100,000–$124,999: 12.6% (U.S.: 10.4%) $125,000–$149,999: 9.5% (U.S.: 7.4%) $150,000–$199,999: 11.8% (U.S.: 9.7%) $200,000 or more: 14.4% (U.S.: 13.7%) $10–15K $20–25K $30–35K $40–45K $50–60K $75–100K $125–150K $200K+ Median $96,658 (Utah) 14.4%
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RangeUtahU.S.
Less than $10,0003.2%5.1%
$10,000–$14,9991.9%3.3%
$15,000–$19,9991.7%2.8%
$20,000–$24,9992.1%3.2%
$25,000–$29,9992%3%
$30,000–$34,9992.6%3.3%
$35,000–$39,9992.7%3.2%
$40,000–$44,9993%3.5%
$45,000–$49,9993%3.2%
$50,000–$59,9995.6%6.4%
$60,000–$74,9999.5%9.2%
$75,000–$99,99914.4%12.6%
$100,000–$124,99912.6%10.4%
$125,000–$149,9999.5%7.4%
$150,000–$199,99911.8%9.7%
$200,000 or more14.4%13.7%

Share of households. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B19001. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Income and home values

Measure Utah U.S.
Median household income (yearly) $96,658$81,604
Median home value $545,200$360,600

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Price levels compared with the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for the same basket of goods and services, with the U.S. average set to 100. In 2024, Utah scored 98.9 for all items. The highest category is housing rents at 107.8; the lowest is utilities at 78.7.

Regional price parities by category (U.S. = 100)

All items

All items Utah: 98.9; U.S.: 100.0 Utah 98.9 U.S. 100.0

Goods

Goods Utah: 96.4; U.S.: 99.6 Utah 96.4 U.S. 99.6

Housing (rents)

Housing (rents) Utah: 107.8; U.S.: 100.6 Utah 107.8 U.S. 100.6

Utilities

Utilities Utah: 78.7; U.S.: 98.4 Utah 78.7 U.S. 98.4

Other services

Other services Utah: 99.0; U.S.: 100.1 Utah 99.0 U.S. 100.1
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MeasureUtahU.S.
All items98.9100.0
Goods96.499.6
Housing (rents)107.8100.6
Utilities78.798.4
Other services99.0100.1

Index, U.S. = 100. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Utilities and energy costs

Households in Utah paid an average of 13.1¢ per kWh for electricity in July 2026, compared with 18.3¢ nationally. Over the past 12 months the average residential bill was $104 a month (U.S.: $157). Residential natural gas averaged $11.32 per thousand cubic feet over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S.: $19.40).

Energy prices: Utah vs. U.S.

Electricity price (¢/kWh)

Electricity price (¢/kWh) Utah: 13.1¢; U.S.: 18.3¢ Utah 13.1¢ U.S. 18.3¢

Average electric bill (monthly)

Average electric bill (monthly) Utah: $104; U.S.: $157 Utah $104 U.S. $157

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf) Utah: $11.32; U.S.: $19.40 Utah $11.32 U.S. $19.40
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MeasureUtahU.S.
Electricity price (¢/kWh)13.1¢18.3¢
Average electric bill (monthly)$104$157
Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)$11.32$19.40

Residential customers. Electricity price for July 2026; electric bill and natural gas are 12-month averages. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly: residential retail sales; EIA Natural Gas Monthly: price delivered to residential consumers

Transportation and commuting

Workers in Utah who commute spend an average of 23.2 minutes getting to work (U.S.: 27.2 minutes). The most common way to get to work is to drive alone (67.7% of workers); 15.7% work from home. Gasoline in the Rocky Mountain region (PADD 4), which includes Utah, averaged $4.44 a gallon for regular in September 2026, compared with $4.36 nationally. EIA publishes no separate Utah price.

How workers get to work

How workers get to work Utah: Drove alone 67.7%, Carpooled 10.8%, Public transit 1.9%, Walked 2.2%, Bicycle 0.6%, Worked from home 15.7%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.2%. U.S.: Drove alone 69.2%, Carpooled 9.2%, Public transit 3.7%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.5%, Worked from home 13.3%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.7%. Most common in Utah: Drove alone. Utah Utah · Drove alone: 67.7% 67.7% Utah · Carpooled: 10.8% Utah · Public transit: 1.9% Utah · Walked: 2.2% Utah · Bicycle: 0.6% Utah · Worked from home: 15.7% 15.7% Utah · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.2% U.S. U.S. · Drove alone: 69.2% 69.2% U.S. · Carpooled: 9.2% U.S. · Public transit: 3.7% U.S. · Walked: 2.4% U.S. · Bicycle: 0.5% U.S. · Worked from home: 13.3% 13.3% U.S. · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.7%
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Means of transportationUtahU.S.
Drove alone67.7%69.2%
Carpooled10.8%9.2%
Public transit1.9%3.7%
Walked2.2%2.4%
Bicycle0.6%0.5%
Worked from home15.7%13.3%
Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.)1.2%1.7%

Share of workers 16 and over. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08301. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Travel time to work in Utah

Travel time to work in Utah Share of workers who do not work from home in Utah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than 5 min, holds 3.4%; the top range, 90 min or more, holds 2%. Mean 23.2 min. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Less than 5 min: 3.4% (U.S.: 2.8%) 5–9 min: 11.8% (U.S.: 9.4%) 10–14 min: 15.9% (U.S.: 13.1%) 15–19 min: 17.6% (U.S.: 15%) 20–24 min: 14.7% (U.S.: 14.1%) 25–29 min: 7.2% (U.S.: 7%) 30–34 min: 11.9% (U.S.: 13.7%) 35–39 min: 2.7% (U.S.: 3.4%) 40–44 min: 3% (U.S.: 4.1%) 45–59 min: 6.4% (U.S.: 8.3%) 60–89 min: 3.5% (U.S.: 6.3%) 90 min or more: 2% (U.S.: 3%) <5 5–9 10–14 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–59 60–89 90+ Mean 23.2 min (Utah) 17.6%
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RangeUtahU.S.
Less than 5 min3.4%2.8%
5–9 min11.8%9.4%
10–14 min15.9%13.1%
15–19 min17.6%15%
20–24 min14.7%14.1%
25–29 min7.2%7%
30–34 min11.9%13.7%
35–39 min2.7%3.4%
40–44 min3%4.1%
45–59 min6.4%8.3%
60–89 min3.5%6.3%
90 min or more2%3%

Share of workers who do not work from home. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08303. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Child care costs in Utah

In 2022, full-time center-based care for an infant had a median price of $226 a week in the median Utah county, or $11,766 over 52 weeks. That is 30% above the U.S. county median of $174. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation.

Weekly child care prices (2022)

Type of care Utah (county median) U.S. (county median)
Center-based care, infant $226$174
Center-based care, toddler $184$153
Center-based care, preschool $168$144
Center-based care, school-age $164$120
Home-based family care, infant $168$143
Home-based family care, toddler $156$132
Home-based family care, preschool $148$131
Home-based family care, school-age $144$118

Median weekly price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures are medians of county medians. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation. U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Source: National Database of Childcare Prices (U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau)

Food costs

USDA's moderate-cost food plan puts groceries for a family of four at $1,388 a month in August 2026; the thrifty plan comes to $1,024. USDA publishes these as national averages, not city figures, so they show a typical grocery budget rather than Utah prices.

Monthly cost of food at home (August 2026)

USDA food plan U.S. family of 4 U.S. couple U.S. single man U.S. single woman
Thrifty $1,024$630$383$304
Low-cost $1,126$652$381$331
Moderate-cost $1,388$808$478$403
Liberal $1,679$1,007$583$515

Family of 4: two adults and two children aged 6–8 and 9–11. For a single man, the Thrifty plan costs more than the Low-cost plan: USDA re-evaluated the Thrifty plan in 2021, while the other plans still use older market baskets. USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Official Food Plans, August 2026. Source: USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home (monthly reports)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Utah?

Median rent is $1,343 for a one-bedroom and $1,545 for a two-bedroom unit, including utilities the renter pays.

How much do most renters pay in Utah?

Among renter households paying cash rent, 16.1% pay less than $1,000 a month, 57.8% pay $1,000 to $1,999, and 26.1% pay $2,000 or more (Census ACS 2024).

How much do you need to make to live in Utah?

To keep the median rent of $1,593 at no more than 30% of income, a household needs about $63,700 a year before taxes. This covers housing only.

Is Utah more expensive than the U.S. average?

No. The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts overall prices in Utah at 98.9 for 2024 (U.S. = 100), 1.1% below average. Housing rents score 107.8.

How long is the average commute in Utah?

23.2 minutes one way for workers who commute, compared with 27.2 minutes nationally (Census ACS 2024).

How much does infant day care cost in Utah?

The median price for full-time center-based infant care was $226 a week in the median Utah county in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices.