Cost of Living in Utah
Updated November 2026 · population 3,392,331
Utah prices are 1.1% below the US average (index 98.9), ranking 21st most expensive of 51 states and DC; utilities is the biggest saving at 78.7, and a single adult's modelled budget at state-average prices is about $2,726 a month.
Prices by category
Utah price index by category, US average = 100: All items 98.9, Housing (rents) 107.8, Goods 96.4, Utilities 78.7, Other services 99.0
| Area | All items |
|---|---|
| Utah (whole state) | 98.9 |
| Metropolitan areas of Utah | 99.7 |
| Nonmetropolitan areas of Utah | 93.1 |
Cities in Utah
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| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 99.3 | $2,768 | $5,734 | $1,414 | $539,500 |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | 100.6 | $2,733 | $5,337 | $1,504 | $419,100 |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | 104.0 | $2,858 | $5,505 | $1,757 | $492,500 |
| Provo | 114,766 | 93.5 | $2,527 | $5,076 | $1,193 | $467,200 |
| St. George | 101,995 | 97.7 | $2,487 | $5,300 | $1,545 | $496,100 |
| Orem | 97,182 | 96.3 | $2,807 | $5,343 | $1,438 | $472,300 |
| Sandy | 94,291 | 104.3 | $3,040 | $5,628 | $1,777 | $614,100 |
| Ogden | 87,413 | 96.4 | $2,386 | $5,123 | $1,216 | $355,600 |
| Lehi | 85,173 | 102.3 | $2,911 | $5,656 | $1,964 | $612,100 |
| Layton | 83,286 | 100.8 | $2,823 | $5,463 | $1,538 | $477,700 |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | 107.2 | $3,201 | $6,029 | $1,991 | $650,500 |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | 100.4 | $2,819 | $5,373 | $1,492 | $627,200 |
| Herriman | 59,346 | 107.6 | $3,224 | $5,707 | $2,019 | $590,700 |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | 100.3 | $2,761 | $5,358 | $1,482 | $433,800 |
| Logan | 54,907 | 95.2 | $2,292 | $4,853 | $1,149 | $383,600 |
| Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | 102.9 | $3,164 | $5,783 | $2,020 | $518,100 |
| Draper | 50,278 | 105.9 | $3,235 | $5,990 | $1,894 | $784,800 |
| Murray | 50,188 | 100.5 | $2,859 | $5,629 | $1,500 | $507,500 |
| Cedar City | 38,524 | 91.4 | $2,235 | $4,852 | $1,054 | $377,000 |
Metro areas in Utah
| Metro area | All items | Housing |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 100.9 | 123.3 |
| Ogden, UT | 100.3 | 117.9 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 98.2 | 104.1 |
| St. George, UT | 97.3 | 98.1 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 95.9 | 91.0 |
BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for metropolitan statistical areas that include part of Utah.
Modelled monthly budget at Utah average prices
1 adult · 1-bedroom · modelled estimate for Utah (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,121 | $13,452 | 41% |
| Utilities | $196 | $2,352 | 7% |
| Food at home | $272 | $3,264 | 10% |
| Transportation | $626 | $7,512 | 23% |
| Health care | $348 | $4,176 | 13% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $163 | $1,956 | 6% |
| Total | $2,726 | $32,712 | 100% |
2 adults · 2-bedroom · modelled estimate for Utah (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,288 | $15,456 | 30% |
| Utilities | $313 | $3,756 | 7% |
| Food at home | $502 | $6,024 | 12% |
| Transportation | $1,238 | $14,856 | 29% |
| Health care | $645 | $7,740 | 15% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $320 | $3,840 | 7% |
| Total | $4,306 | $51,672 | 100% |
2 adults + 2 children · 3-bedroom · modelled estimate for Utah (state average)
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,553 | $18,636 | 29% |
| Utilities | $381 | $4,572 | 7% |
| Food at home | $716 | $8,592 | 13% |
| Transportation | $1,647 | $19,764 | 31% |
| Health care | $601 | $7,212 | 11% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $412 | $4,944 | 8% |
| Total | $5,310 | $63,720 | 100% |
state figures Rents are Census ACS state medians by bedrooms. See the methodology.
Electricity and gas and inflation
Residential electricity
13.31¢/kWh, August 2026
12-month change −2.3% · US 18.16¢
Regular gasoline regional figure: Rocky Mountain (PADD 4)
$4.21/gal, week of 2026-11-02
12-month change +43.4% · US $4.15
Consumer prices in the West region rose +3.4% over the 12 months to September 2026 (US +3.7%; BLS CPI-U).
Price level history
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 97.2 | 95.3 | 94.5 | 94.6 | 95.7 | 98.9 |
Change over the period: +1.6 points. Each year is measured relative to that year's US average.
Frequently asked questions
Is Utah an expensive state to live in?
Utah has a cost of living index of 98.9 (US = 100), 1.1% below the US average. It ranks 21st of 51 (1 = most expensive). Housing is 107.8 (rank 15), goods 96.4, utilities 78.7 and other services 99.0. Source: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024.
How much does it cost to live in Utah?
At Utah state-average prices, our modelled monthly budget is $2,726 for a single adult, $4,306 for a couple and $5,310 for a family of four, before taxes and child care. Costs vary widely within the state: metro areas average 99.7 and nonmetro areas 93.1.
What is the median rent and home value in Utah?
The median gross rent in Utah is $1,496 a month and the median home value is $489,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024). The typical renter spends 28.9% of income on rent.
Sources
- BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 (state, state metro and nonmetro portions, MSAs).
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2020-2024, state 49.
- EIA-861M residential electricity (August 2026); EIA weekly retail gasoline (Rocky Mountain (PADD 4), 2026-11-02).
- BLS CPI-U, West region (September 2026).
Budgets are modelled estimates, not observed spending. Not financial advice. Methodology