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Is Alpine, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$182,190about $15,183/month · 109% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$977,500194% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Most homes (88.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 95 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Alpine
$3,500+
Vernal
$1,265
Hyrum
$1,761
Salem
$1,688
Ivins
$1,262
Cedar Hills
$2,492
Pleasant View
$1,846

How much do households earn in Alpine?

Under $25k
3.9%
$25k–50k
8.9%
$50k–100k
19.8%
$100k–150k
19.2%
$150k+
42.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 61.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Alpine overall?

Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
108
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alpine, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Alpine

🏛️ Property tax$4,034a year · 0.41% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$155a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Alpine

Commute to work29.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree54.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alpine?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,281 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$6,782

Owning assumes a typical $977,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $97,750 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Alpine, UT?

Renting in Alpine costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Alpine?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Alpine cheap or expensive?

Alpine is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $182,190. It ranks 95th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Alpine?

The median homeowner in Alpine pays $4,034 a year in property taxes, about 0.41% of the median home value.

Is Alpine more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Alpine?

The median home value in Alpine is $977,500, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

10,392 people live in Alpine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.