Rent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Most homes (77.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,400 a year. That is $50 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 93 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bluffdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bluffdale
| Size | Bluffdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,815 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,348 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,169 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bluffdale overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bluffdale, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bluffdale
Life in Bluffdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bluffdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,146 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $685,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bluffdale, UT?
Renting in Bluffdale costs a median of about $2,610 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Bluffdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,400 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bluffdale cheap or expensive?
Bluffdale is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $139,699. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bluffdale?
The median homeowner in Bluffdale pays $3,296 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale?
The median home value in Bluffdale is $685,500, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
18,797 people live in Bluffdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.