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Is Cottonwood Heights, UT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8727% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,797about $10,733/month · 48% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$694,100109% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,880 a year. That is $36 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 58 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cottonwood Heights
$1,872
Kaysville
$2,115
Washington
$1,832
Clearfield
$1,815
Holladay
$2,005
Syracuse
$2,056
Springville
$1,858

How much do households earn in Cottonwood Heights?

Under $25k
4.7%
$25k–50k
13.5%
$50k–100k
30.2%
$100k–150k
24.9%
$150k+
24.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cottonwood Heights

SizeCottonwood HeightsU.S. average
Studio$1,382$1,338
1 bedroom$1,631$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,774$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,936$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,579$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cottonwood Heights

🏛️ Property tax$3,633a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$114a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cottonwood Heights

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cottonwood Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,944 a month less.

Renting
$1,872
Owning
$4,816

Owning assumes a typical $694,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,410 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cottonwood Heights, UT?

Renting in Cottonwood Heights costs a median of about $1,872 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Cottonwood Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cottonwood Heights cheap or expensive?

Cottonwood Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $128,797. It ranks 58th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cottonwood Heights?

The median homeowner in Cottonwood Heights pays $3,633 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights?

The median home value in Cottonwood Heights is $694,100, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

32,828 people live in Cottonwood Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.