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Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake County, UT

Part of the Salt Lake City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,494/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,184,689 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,453 42%
Federal tax $592 17%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $340 10%
Transport $250 7%
State tax $179 5%
Energy $140 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Salt Lake City

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,243
per month
1 bedroom
$1,453
per month
2 bedroom
$1,748
per month
3 bedroom
$2,348
per month
4 bedroom
$2,670
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Salt Lake City

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,658
per year
Individual earnings
$46,252
per year
Per capita
$43,393
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Salt Lake City

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$484,500
Annual property tax
$2,726

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.6%

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 Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
66.8%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
17.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Salt Lake City

What it costs to live in Salt Lake City each month.

Single person
$3,494
per month
  • Rent $1,453
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $592
  • State tax $179
Couple
$5,349
per month
  • Rent $1,748
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,219
  • State tax $367
Family
$8,084
per month
  • Rent $2,348
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,219
  • State tax $367

Frequently asked questions about Salt Lake City

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, Utah, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,453 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,748 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,348 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, Utah, the average household income is $94,658 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,252 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Salt Lake City?

The estimated cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately $3,494 per month for a single person, $5,349 for a couple, $8,084 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Salt Lake City?

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

Is Salt Lake City an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Salt Lake City, Utah would need approximately $3,494 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,658 per year ($7,888 per month). Salt Lake City is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Salt Lake City?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Salt Lake City?

The average home value in Salt Lake City, Utah is $484,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,726, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Salt Lake City compare to other areas?

You can compare Salt Lake City, Utah with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Salt Lake City is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, 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