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Cost of Living in Utah
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Utah (UT).
79.02%
Expense Difficulty
1.61%
Behind on Rent
8.61%
Uninsured
52.5%
Employed
24.78%
AI Usage
$1,310
Median Rent
44.7%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Utah vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty1.4 pts better
UT: 79.02%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind7.0 pts better
UT: 1.61%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured0.9 pts worse
UT: 8.61%
US: 7.67%
Employed4.4 pts worse
UT: 52.5%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage~ average
UT: 24.78%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty79.02%
Behind on Rent1.61%
Uninsured8.61%
Employed52.5%
AI Usage24.78%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Utah reflect the Mountain division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.