Cost of Living in Kaysville, UT

Population 32,861 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

158
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Kaysville run well above the national baseline, with a median of $584,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $128,996 place the city among the better-paid Utah metros. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 15 miles north of Salt Lake City, Kaysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Salt Lake City's $496,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 191
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Kaysville

The median home value in Kaysville is $583,700 — 91% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,423/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $128,996/year is 73% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 62.3°F and lows of 41.2°F. Overall, Kaysville has a cost of living index of 158 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$583,700
91% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$672,917
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
34.2x
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 87.8%
Renter-occupied 12.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,423
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,037/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
25.2 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.2%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
1.4%
Work from home
21.3%

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
$128,996
73% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,136
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
51% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 33.2%
Graduate degree 15.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.3
Male median age 29.5
Female median age 34.5

🌤 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%
4-Year Graduation Rate
22.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
2
Public schools
751
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kaysville, UT?

Kaysville has a cost index of 158 (100 = national average). It is 58% above the national average.

What is average rent in Kaysville, UT?

The median gross rent in Kaysville is $1,423 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Kaysville?

The median home value in Kaysville is $583,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Kaysville?

The median household income in Kaysville is $128,996 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Kaysville, UT?

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

Is Kaysville, UT affordable?

Kaysville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 158 — about 58% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Kaysville?

Kaysville 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.

Kaysville at a Glance

Population
32,861
Median Income
$128,996
Home Value
$583,700
Median Rent
$1,423/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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