Cost of Living in Cedar Hills, UT

Population 9,945 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

186
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Cedar Hills run well above the national baseline, with a median of $616,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $137,527 place the city among the better-paid Utah metros.

Geographically, Cedar Hills sits roughly 13 miles northwest of Provo. Median home values run roughly 41% higher than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 202
Rent 163

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cedar Hills

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $615,900 — 102% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,139/month, 63% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $137,527/year is 84% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Utah's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 5.9%. The climate averages highs of 64.9°F and lows of 44.4°F, with about 51.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Cedar Hills has a cost of living index of 186 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 86% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$615,900
102% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$386,438
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,139/mo
63% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.0x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$737
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,036
3 BR
$1,418
4 BR
$1,699
Owner-occupied 86.5%
Renter-occupied 13.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,139
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,753/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.6%
Carpooled
8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
22.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 5.9%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$137,527
84% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,828
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.7%
Graduate degree 17.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 25.4
Male median age 27.3
Female median age 24.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.9°F
Avg Low
44.4°F
Annual Precip
15.5"
Annual Snowfall
51.9"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394555627384949281665139
Low °F 242936425059686756443325
Precip" 1.431.301.752.161.820.950.490.581.061.261.321.40
Snow" 12.710.75.92.90.10.00.00.00.00.57.012.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.1%
Good air days/yr
104
Max AQI recorded
132
PM2.5 days
231
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cedar Hills, UT?

Cedar Hills has a cost index of 186 (100 = national average). It is 86% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cedar Hills, UT?

The median gross rent in Cedar Hills is $2,139 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cedar Hills?

The median home value in Cedar Hills is $615,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cedar Hills?

The median household income in Cedar Hills is $137,527 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cedar Hills, UT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cedar Hills is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Cedar Hills, UT affordable?

Cedar Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 186 — about 86% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Cedar Hills?

Cedar Hills has average high temperatures of 64.9°F and average lows of 44.4°F. Annual precipitation is 15.5". Average annual snowfall is 51.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cedar Hills at a Glance

Population
9,945
Median Income
$137,527
Home Value
$615,900
Median Rent
$2,139/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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