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Cost of living in Tooele County, UT

Part of the Salt Lake City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,057/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 76,648 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $917 30%
Federal tax $615 20%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $340 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $185 6%
Energy $140 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Tooele County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$861
per month
1 bedroom
$917
per month
2 bedroom
$1,203
per month
3 bedroom
$1,649
per month
4 bedroom
$2,020
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tooele County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$101,846
per year
Individual earnings
$47,667
per year
Per capita
$37,365
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tooele County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$391,300
Annual property tax
$2,303

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tooele 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 Tooele County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.3%

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 Tooele 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 Tooele County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.1 min
Drive alone
70.8%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
13.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tooele County

What it costs to live in Tooele County each month.

Single person
$3,057
per month
  • Rent $917
  • Energy $140
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $615
  • State tax $185
Couple
$5,020
per month
  • Rent $1,203
  • Energy $168
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,337
  • State tax $395
Family
$7,601
per month
  • Rent $1,649
  • Energy $210
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,337
  • State tax $395

Frequently asked questions about Tooele County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tooele County?

In Tooele County, UT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $917 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,203 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,649 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tooele County?

In Tooele County, UT, the average household income is $101,846 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,667 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tooele County?

The estimated cost of living in Tooele County, UT is approximately $3,057 per month for a single person, $5,020 for a couple, $7,601 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tooele County?

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

Is Tooele County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tooele County, UT would need approximately $3,057 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $101,846 per year ($8,487 per month). Tooele County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Tooele County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tooele County, UT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Tooele County?

The average home value in Tooele County, UT is $391,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,303, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tooele County compare to other areas?

You can compare Tooele County, UT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tooele County 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