salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,200 a year. That is $39 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 66 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Holladay?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Holladay
| Size | Holladay | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,566 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,753 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,874 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,446 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Holladay 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 Holladay, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Holladay
Life in Holladay
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Holladay?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,292 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $763,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $76,340 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Holladay, UT?
Renting in Holladay costs a median of about $2,005 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Holladay?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,200 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Holladay cheap or expensive?
Holladay is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $126,231. It ranks 66th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Holladay?
The median homeowner in Holladay pays $3,461 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Holladay 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 Holladay?
The median home value in Holladay is $763,400, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
31,099 people live in Holladay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.