Cost of Living in Roosevelt, UT
Population 6,960 · Utah · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Roosevelt a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $265,000.
Located 85 miles east of Provo, Roosevelt is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Provo's $437,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Roosevelt
The median home value in Roosevelt is $265,300 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $902/month, 31% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,664/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, 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 61.2°F and lows of 34.3°F. Overall, Roosevelt has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.
Roosevelt has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 38 | 53 | 62 | 72 | 84 | 91 | 88 | 77 | 63 | 47 | 32 |
| Low °F | 10 | 17 | 27 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 24 | 13 |
| Precip" | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.76 | 1.22 | 1.07 | 0.43 | 0.55 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Roosevelt, UT?
Roosevelt has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.
What is average rent in Roosevelt, UT?
The median gross rent in Roosevelt is $902 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Roosevelt?
The median home value in Roosevelt is $265,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Roosevelt?
The median household income in Roosevelt is $72,664 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Roosevelt, UT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Roosevelt is 5.9%. The Utah state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Roosevelt, UT affordable?
Yes, Roosevelt is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt 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.
Roosevelt at a Glance
- Population
- 6,960
- Median Income
- $72,664
- Home Value
- $265,300
- Median Rent
- $902/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 61.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.9%
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