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Cost of living in Rich County, UT

Estimated monthly cost
$2,613/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,588 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $788 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $417 16%
Groceries $340 13%
Transport $250 10%
Energy $140 5%
State tax $138 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Rich County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$788
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Rich County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,875
per year
Individual earnings
$35,545
per year
Per capita
$29,074
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Rich County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$291,200
Annual property tax
$846

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Rich County

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 Rich County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.3%

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 Rich County

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 Rich County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
64.6%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
19.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Rich County

What it costs to live in Rich County each month.

Single person
$2,613
per month
  • Rent $788
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $417
  • State tax $138
Couple
$4,174
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $298
Family
$6,683
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $928
  • State tax $298

Frequently asked questions about Rich County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Rich County?

In Rich County, UT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $788 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Rich County?

In Rich County, UT, the average household income is $76,875 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,545 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Rich County?

The estimated cost of living in Rich County, UT is approximately $2,613 per month for a single person, $4,174 for a couple, $6,683 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Rich County?

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

Is Rich County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Rich County, UT would need approximately $2,613 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,875 per year ($6,406 per month). Rich County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Rich County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rich County, UT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Rich County?

The average home value in Rich County, UT is $291,200, with average annual property taxes of $846, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Rich County compare to other areas?

You can compare Rich County, UT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Rich County is in the Evanston, WY-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