salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most homes (91.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,000 a year. That is $42 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 83 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Highland?
Share of households by yearly income. 73.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Highland
| Size | Highland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,306 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Highland 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 Highland, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Highland
Life in Highland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,241 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $928,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $92,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Highland, UT?
Renting in Highland costs a median of about $2,200 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Highland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,000 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland cheap or expensive?
Highland is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.2% of the typical household income of $200,682. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Highland?
The median homeowner in Highland pays $3,657 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.
Is Highland 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 Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $928,300, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
20,119 people live in Highland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.