Cost of Living in Erda, UT

Population 3,294 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

197
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Erda sits 97% above the national median — $601,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $153,068 (105% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 12.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Erda sits roughly 15 miles west of West Jordan — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than West Jordan's $455,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 197

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

About the Cost of Living in Erda

The median home value in Erda is $600,700 — 97% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $153,068/year is 105% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 12.6%, 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 64.9°F and lows of 44.4°F, with about 51.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Erda has a cost of living index of 197 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 97% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$600,700
97% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$931,176
Zillow ZHVI
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 97.4%
Renter-occupied 2.6%

🛒 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
26.5 min
2% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.0%
Carpooled
16.5%
Work from home
17.0%

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
$153,068
105% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,615
Unemployment Rate
12.6%
162% above avg
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor Force Participation
76.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 15.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.6
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 39.4

🌤 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 45 — Good
67.9%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
71
PM2.5 days
294
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Erda, UT?

Erda has a cost index of 197 (100 = national average). It is 97% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Erda?

The median home value in Erda is $600,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Erda?

The median household income in Erda is $153,068 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Erda, UT?

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

Is Erda, UT affordable?

Erda is above average in cost of living, with an index of 197 — about 97% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Erda?

Erda 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.

Erda at a Glance

Population
3,294
Median Income
$153,068
Home Value
$600,700
Unemployment
12.6%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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