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Ogden, UT

Cost of living in Ogden, Utah

Davis County, UT

Part of the Ogden Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,362/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 366,742 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,237 37%
Federal tax $603 18%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $340 10%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $182 5%
Energy $140 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Ogden

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,158
per month
1 bedroom
$1,237
per month
2 bedroom
$1,532
per month
3 bedroom
$2,055
per month
4 bedroom
$2,488
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ogden

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$108,058
per year
Individual earnings
$46,927
per year
Per capita
$41,451
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ogden

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$470,500
Annual property tax
$2,546

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ogden

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$90
per month · 12¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$1,680
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Ogden

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Ogden

State and local tax rates for Utah.

State income tax
4.7%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.1%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Ogden

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
72.9%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
16.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ogden

What it costs to live in Ogden each month.

Single person
$3,362
per month
  • Rent $1,237
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $603
  • State tax $182
Couple
$5,475
per month
  • Rent $1,532
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,439
  • State tax $419
Family
$8,133
per month
  • Rent $2,055
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,439
  • State tax $419

Frequently asked questions about Ogden

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ogden?

In Ogden, Utah, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,237 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,532 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,055 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ogden?

In Ogden, Utah, the average household income is $108,058 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,927 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ogden?

The estimated cost of living in Ogden, Utah is approximately $3,362 per month for a single person, $5,475 for a couple, $8,133 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ogden?

The combined sales tax rate in Ogden, Utah is 7.19%, which includes the Utah state rate of 6.10% plus an average local rate of 1.09%.

Is Ogden an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ogden, Utah would need approximately $3,362 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $108,058 per year ($9,005 per month). Ogden is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Ogden?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ogden, Utah is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ogden?

The average home value in Ogden, Utah is $470,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,546, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ogden compare to other areas?

You can compare Ogden, Utah with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ogden is in the Ogden, UT metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources