Cost of Living in Holladay, UT

Population 31,236 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

188
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Holladay sits 130% above the national median — $700,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $112,369 (51% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Holladay sits roughly 10 miles southeast of Salt Lake City — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 41% higher than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 230
Rent 126

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

About the Cost of Living in Holladay

The median home value in Holladay is $700,100 — 130% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,653/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,369/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Holladay has a cost of living index of 188 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 88% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$700,100
130% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$815,055
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
26% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,145/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
35.3x
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 79.6%
Renter-occupied 20.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,653
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,267/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
21.6 min
20% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.9%
Carpooled
4.7%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
22.7%

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
$112,369
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$62,110
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.7%
Graduate degree 23.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 40.5

🌤 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 54 — Moderate
40.8%
Good air days/yr
154
Max AQI recorded
120
PM2.5 days
214
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holladay, UT?

Holladay has a cost index of 188 (100 = national average). It is 88% above the national average.

What is average rent in Holladay, UT?

The median gross rent in Holladay is $1,653 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holladay?

The median home value in Holladay is $700,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Holladay?

The median household income in Holladay is $112,369 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holladay, UT?

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

Is Holladay, UT affordable?

Holladay is above average in cost of living, with an index of 188 — about 88% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Holladay?

Holladay 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.

Holladay at a Glance

Population
31,236
Median Income
$112,369
Home Value
$700,100
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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