Cost of Living in Midvale, UT

Population 35,736 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Midvale lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $408,000 — 34% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Utah.

Located 6 miles east of West Jordan, Midvale falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than West Jordan's $455,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 134
Rent 113

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

About the Cost of Living in Midvale

The median home value in Midvale is $408,400 — 34% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,480/month, 13% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,058/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Midvale has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$408,400
34% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$488,524
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
13% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,600/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.0x
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 43.9%
Renter-occupied 56.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,480
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,094/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
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.2%
Carpooled
11.9%
Public transit
3.4%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
0.8%
Work from home
15.3%

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
$73,058
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$38,827
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Labor Force Participation
76.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.6%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.6
Male median age 32.3
Female median age 32.8

🌤 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 Midvale, UT?

Midvale has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Midvale, UT?

The median gross rent in Midvale is $1,480 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Midvale?

The median home value in Midvale is $408,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Midvale?

The median household income in Midvale is $73,058 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Midvale, UT?

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

Is Midvale, UT affordable?

Midvale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Midvale?

Midvale 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.

Midvale at a Glance

Population
35,736
Median Income
$73,058
Home Value
$408,400
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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