Utah
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for Utah. Official U.S. government data.
Living in Utah: Silicon Slopes, young families, rising prices
Utah pairs the youngest population in America with a booming tech corridor, finance back-offices, tourism and mining. Unemployment stays rock-bottom and growth compounds yearly.
Wasatch Front housing has soared as demand outruns desert-constrained supply, though incomes have risen too. Taxes are moderate with a flat-ish structure. Utah fits tech workers and young families who want dynamism and mountains — and can clear a housing market that no longer discounts.
Quick answers: Utah
Utah vs the national average
- Income 21% above the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 67% above the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — Utah
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in Utah for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
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