Cost of Living in Utah
Based on 1 city we track in Utah.
Cost of living in Utah is shaped mostly by rent across the 1 city we track there. A one-bedroom apartment runs around $1,166 a month — 11% higher than the $1,052 median across the 51 states we track.
Median household income across those cities is $74,925, 12% higher than the $67,043 median across the states we track. Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 6.1% state sales tax.
State Medians
Median 1BR Rent
$1,166
Median Home Value
$495,700
Median Income
$74,925
Avg Temperature
52.8°F
Medians across the Utah cities we track — not a statewide population-weighted figure.
State Taxes
State Sales Tax
6.1%
State Income Tax (top rate)
Up to 4.50%
Cities in Utah
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Utah cost of living — FAQ
- Is Utah expensive to live in?
- Utah is on the pricier side of the 51 states we track. Its median one-bedroom rent of $1,166 ranks #19 of 51 and is 11% higher than the $1,052 median.
- What is the average rent in Utah?
- Across the 1 city we track in Utah, average rent runs a studio around $997, a one-bedroom around $1,166, a two-bedroom around $1,461, a three-bedroom around $1,993 per month (US Census ACS).
- What is the median home price in Utah?
- The median home value across the cities we track in Utah is $495,700 — 72% higher than the $287,500 median across the states we track.
- Does Utah have a state income tax?
- Yes — Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.50% (most filers pay less than the top rate). Its state sales tax rate is 6.1%; local jurisdictions may add more.
- How much do you need to earn to live in Utah?
- To keep a one-bedroom rent of $1,166 near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $47,000 a year. Median household income across the cities we track in Utah is $74,925.
Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).