salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,960 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Utah. It is number 12 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cedar City?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cedar City
| Size | Cedar City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $962 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $783 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,045 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,396 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,385 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cedar City 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 Cedar City, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cedar City
Life in Cedar City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cedar City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,292 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $377,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cedar City, UT?
Renting in Cedar City costs a median of about $1,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Cedar City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,960 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar City cheap or expensive?
Cedar City is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $68,581. It ranks 12th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cedar City?
The median homeowner in Cedar City pays $1,570 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Cedar City 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 Cedar City?
The median home value in Cedar City is $377,000, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
38,524 people live in Cedar City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.