Cost of Living in Roosevelt, UT

Population 6,960 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 87
Rent 69

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$265,300
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$488,148
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$902/mo
31% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.5x
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 69.6%
Renter-occupied 30.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$902
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,516/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
15.0 min
44% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.6%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
5.4%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
7.2%

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
$72,664
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,349
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.6%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.8
Male median age 31.2
Female median age 28.5

🌤 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 51 — Moderate
49.3%
Good air days/yr
215
Max AQI recorded
72
PM2.5 days
289
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20:1
Student-teacher ratio
14
Public schools
5,314
Total enrollment

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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