Cost of Living in Maeser, UT

Population 4,533 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Maeser sits on the smaller end of the Utah city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Maeser lies roughly 110 miles east of the nearest major metro, Provo. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 60

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

About the Cost of Living in Maeser

The median home value in Maeser is $315,100 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $792/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,873/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 34.3°F. Overall, Maeser has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,100
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$58,133
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$792/mo
40% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.2x
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 78.4%
Renter-occupied 21.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$792
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,406/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
20.2 min
25% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.1%
Carpooled
12.7%
Bicycle
2.7%
Work from home
7.0%

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
$77,873
4% above avg
Per Capita Income
$26,512
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
65% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.1%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.2
Male median age 31
Female median age 29.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
34.3°F
Annual Precip
8.6"
25° 50° 75° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303853627284918877634732
Low °F 101727344351575647352413
Precip" 0.590.560.720.740.960.500.530.761.221.070.430.55

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
42.2%
Good air days/yr
215
Max AQI recorded
33
PM2.5 days
332
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Maeser, UT?

Maeser has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Maeser, UT?

The median gross rent in Maeser is $792 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Maeser?

The median home value in Maeser is $315,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Maeser?

The median household income in Maeser is $77,873 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Maeser, UT?

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

Is Maeser, UT affordable?

Yes, Maeser is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Maeser?

Maeser has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 34.3°F. Annual precipitation is 8.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Maeser at a Glance

Population
4,533
Median Income
$77,873
Home Value
$315,100
Median Rent
$792/mo
Unemployment
1.7%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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