2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 113 cities in Utah.
Average median home value across Utah cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Utah.
COL index 112.7 vs. national average of 100. Expect higher living costs than the national average.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Utah.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sundance CDP | 217.2 | Very Expensive | $1,825,000 | N/A |
| 2 | Snyderville CDP | 154.9 | Very Expensive | $995,900 | N/A |
| 3 | Emigration Canyon metro township | 152.1 | Very Expensive | $959,100 | N/A |
| 4 | Highland | 143.7 | Very Expensive | $846,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Springdale | 142.6 | Very Expensive | $832,400 | N/A |
| 6 | Spanish Valley CDP | 136.9 | Very Expensive | $757,400 | N/A |
| 7 | Hobble Creek CDP | 135.4 | Very Expensive | $737,500 | N/A |
| 8 | Woodland Hills | 135.3 | Very Expensive | $736,100 | N/A |
| 9 | Daniel | 134.9 | Very Expensive | $730,200 | N/A |
| 10 | Mountain Green CDP | 132.7 | Very Expensive | $700,800 | N/A |
| 11 | Liberty CDP | 131.8 | Very Expensive | $688,600 | N/A |
| 12 | Woodland CDP | 129.5 | Very Expensive | $658,300 | N/A |
| 13 | Fruit Heights | 129.2 | Very Expensive | $654,800 | N/A |
| 14 | Dammeron Valley CDP | 128.7 | Very Expensive | $648,000 | N/A |
| 15 | West Mountain CDP | 128.1 | Very Expensive | $639,300 | N/A |
| 16 | Lindon | 128.0 | Very Expensive | $638,300 | N/A |
| 17 | Independence | 126.3 | Very Expensive | $615,400 | N/A |
| 18 | Teasdale CDP | 125.6 | Very Expensive | $606,800 | N/A |
| 19 | Pine Valley CDP | 122.9 | Very Expensive | $570,900 | N/A |
| 20 | Saratoga Springs | 122.6 | Very Expensive | $567,200 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources