Cost of Living in West Bountiful, UT

Population 5,920 · Utah · Data vintage 2023

154
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 West Bountiful a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $531,000. An unemployment rate of 0.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 9 miles north of Salt Lake City, West Bountiful falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Salt Lake City's $496,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 174
Rent 124

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

About the Cost of Living in West Bountiful

The median home value in West Bountiful is $530,500 — 74% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,632/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $127,344/year is 71% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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, West Bountiful has a cost of living index of 154 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$530,500
74% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$698,454
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
24% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.1x
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 83.4%
Renter-occupied 16.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,632
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,246/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
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.5%
Carpooled
12.1%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
20.9%

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
$127,344
71% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,427
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38
Male median age 38.9
Female median age 36.9

🌤 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 47 — Good
57.8%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
87
PM2.5 days
254
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Bountiful, UT?

West Bountiful has a cost index of 154 (100 = national average). It is 54% above the national average.

What is average rent in West Bountiful, UT?

The median gross rent in West Bountiful is $1,632 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Bountiful?

The median home value in West Bountiful is $530,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in West Bountiful?

The median household income in West Bountiful is $127,344 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Bountiful, UT?

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

Is West Bountiful, UT affordable?

West Bountiful is above average in cost of living, with an index of 154 — about 54% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in West Bountiful?

West Bountiful 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.

West Bountiful at a Glance

Population
5,920
Median Income
$127,344
Home Value
$530,500
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
64.9°F
Sales Tax
5.9%
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