Cost of Living in Delta, UT
Population 3,675 · Utah · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Delta a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $255,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 8.4% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Geographically, Delta lies roughly 75 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Provo. Median home values run roughly 42% lower than Provo's $437,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Delta
The median home value in Delta is $255,400 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,107/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,224/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.4%, 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 66.6°F and lows of 34.6°F, with about 25.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Delta has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less expensive.
Delta has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 47 | 58 | 65 | 76 | 87 | 95 | 93 | 82 | 68 | 51 | 39 |
| Low °F | 16 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 57 | 56 | 46 | 33 | 23 | 15 |
| Precip" | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.54 | 0.71 | 0.91 | 0.50 | 0.59 |
| Snow" | 5.5 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Delta, UT?
Delta has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.
What is average rent in Delta, UT?
The median gross rent in Delta is $1,107 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Delta?
The median home value in Delta is $255,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Delta?
The median household income in Delta is $73,224 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Delta, UT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Delta is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Delta, UT affordable?
Yes, Delta is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Delta?
Delta has average high temperatures of 66.6°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Average annual snowfall is 25.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Delta at a Glance
- Population
- 3,675
- Median Income
- $73,224
- Home Value
- $255,400
- Median Rent
- $1,107/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 66.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.9%
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