Cost of Living in Utah (UT)
Compare costs across 3 Utah cities. From home services to salaries, see how UT stacks up against the national average.
3
Cities
130
Avg Cost Index
$61K
Avg Income
Direct Answer
Utah's average cost index is 130, which is above the national baseline of 100. Provo is the most affordable tracked city in UT at index 106, while Park City is the most expensive at index 175.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive tracked cities is 69 index points, so state-level averages should be used as a map, not a final budget.
State cost overviewBLS, Census, HUD inputsLast verified May 2026
Utah Highlights: Most affordable city: Provo (index 106). Most expensive: Park City (index 175). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 69 index points.
What Drives the Statewide Cost Picture?
Average index
130/100
Utah is above the national cost baseline across tracked cities.
Cheapest city
Provo
Provo has a cost index of 106.
Most expensive
Park City
Park City has a cost index of 175.
Income average
$61K
Average median household income across 3 tracked UT cities.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Utah
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200K | 110 | $61K | large |
| Provo | 115K | 106 | $47K | small |
| Park City | 8K | 175 | $76K | small |
Utah State Taxes (2026)
Headline tax rates that affect your real take-home pay and total cost of living in Utah.
State Income Tax
4.65%
flat system
Combined Sales Tax
7.3%
6.1% state + 1.2% avg local
Property Tax (Effective)
0.57%
~$1,710/yr on a $300K home
Income tax: Utah uses a flat income tax at 4.65%. No state estate tax. Estimate your take-home pay
State Planning Checklist
- Start with Provo if the priority is lowest recurring cost inside Utah.
- Compare Park City against salary and tax advantages before assuming the higher-cost city is worse.
- Use city pages for rent, salary, insurance, and local service costs before making a relocation decision.