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Cost of Living in West Valley City, UT

Population 138,437 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,504
Median home value$419,100
Median household income$92,209

The median rent in West Valley City, UT is $1,504/month, about the same as the Utah median and 6% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $419,100, 26% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $92,209 a year, 3% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $60,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,119/mo

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West Valley City vs. Utah vs. U.S.

West Valley CityUtahU.S.
Median rent$1,504$1,496$1,413
Median home value$419,100$489,400$332,700
Median household income$92,209$95,166$80,734
Homeownership rate72.1%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.1%37.7%35.7%
Poverty rate9.9%8.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.3%3.6%5.2%
Work from home11.9%17.6%15.1%
Median age31.232.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in West Valley City, UT?

The median gross rent in West Valley City, UT is $1,504 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in West Valley City, UT?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $60,160 a year in gross income.

Is West Valley City, UT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 6% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Utah

Salt Lake City, UTRent $1,414 · Income $75,090West Jordan, UTRent $1,757 · Income $108,153Provo, UTRent $1,193 · Income $64,171St. George, UTRent $1,545 · Income $76,508Orem, UTRent $1,438 · Income $83,342Sandy, UTRent $1,777 · Income $112,176

Cities with a similar cost of living

Crystal, MNRent $1,467 · Income $92,513Lake Jackson, TXRent $1,478 · Income $90,938Oakdale, MNRent $1,481 · Income $93,772Rio Rancho, NMRent $1,514 · Income $89,596Derry, NHRent $1,549 · Income $91,673East Haven, CTRent $1,528 · Income $94,628

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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