Cost of Living in Clinton, UT

Population 23,492 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

135
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Clinton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $412,000.

Located 25 miles north of Salt Lake City, Clinton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 135
Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Clinton

The median home value in Clinton is $412,200 — 35% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,760/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,915/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above 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 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Clinton has a cost of living index of 135 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$412,200
35% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$493,514
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
34% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,468/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.5x
Favors buying
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 89.6%
Renter-occupied 10.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,760
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,374/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
25.9 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$109,915
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,829
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
10% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.8%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 30.6
Female median age 34.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.3°F
Avg Low
41.2°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 364253607082918978634937
Low °F 212533394755656353413122
Precip" 1.531.551.711.972.171.120.350.721.061.681.171.33

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57.8%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
87
PM2.5 days
254
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clinton, UT?

Clinton has a cost index of 135 (100 = national average). It is 35% above the national average.

What is average rent in Clinton, UT?

The median gross rent in Clinton is $1,760 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $412,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clinton?

The median household income in Clinton is $109,915 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clinton, UT?

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

Is Clinton, UT affordable?

Clinton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 135 — about 35% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Clinton?

Clinton has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 41.2°F. Annual precipitation is 16.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clinton at a Glance

Population
23,492
Median Income
$109,915
Home Value
$412,200
Median Rent
$1,760/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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