Cost of Living in Price, UT

Population 8,216 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Price's median household income of $46,947 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (17% here). At 6.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Price is about 65 miles southeast of Provo, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 57% lower than Provo's $437,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 61

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

About the Cost of Living in Price

The median home value in Price is $189,800 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $796/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,947/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, 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 62.1°F and lows of 36.9°F. Overall, Price has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$189,800
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$301,459
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$796/mo
39% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
Favors buying
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 61.0%
Renter-occupied 39.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$796
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,410/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
16.8 min
38% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
15.1%
Public transit
1.3%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
5.5%

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
$46,947
37% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,160
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
25% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.9%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 38

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
36.9°F
Annual Precip
8.4"
10° 33° 55° 78° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 354253617183908777634735
Low °F 162129344452605849382617
Precip" 0.660.690.610.600.770.660.480.671.260.980.410.61

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
90.6%
Good air days/yr
70
Max AQI recorded
20
PM2.5 days
343
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
3,628
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Price, UT?

Price has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Price, UT?

The median gross rent in Price is $796 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Price?

The median home value in Price is $189,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Price?

The median household income in Price is $46,947 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Price, UT?

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

Is Price, UT affordable?

Yes, Price is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Price?

Price has average high temperatures of 62.1°F and average lows of 36.9°F. Annual precipitation is 8.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Price at a Glance

Population
8,216
Median Income
$46,947
Home Value
$189,800
Median Rent
$796/mo
Unemployment
6.0%
Avg High Temp
62.1°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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