Cost of Living in Delta, UT

Population 3,675 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

84
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 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

Housing 84
Rent 84

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$255,400
16% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$287,341
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
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 74.5%
Renter-occupied 25.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,107
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,721/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
14.6 min
46% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.8%
Carpooled
15.8%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
7.7%

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
$73,224
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,799
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
75% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 5.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.5
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 33.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.6°F
Avg Low
34.6°F
Annual Precip
8"
Annual Snowfall
25.3"
10° 33° 55° 78° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 394758657687959382685139
Low °F 162127334149575646332315
Precip" 0.630.640.800.940.920.480.350.540.710.910.500.59
Snow" 5.55.33.92.20.00.00.00.00.00.83.24.4

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
3,125
Total enrollment

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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