salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.6 minutes. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,800 a year. That is $20 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 3 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kanab?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kanab
| Size | Kanab | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,458 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kanab 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 Kanab, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kanab
Life in Kanab
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kanab?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,125 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $456,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kanab, UT?
Renting in Kanab costs a median of about $1,045 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Kanab?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,800 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kanab cheap or expensive?
Kanab is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.6% of the typical household income of $92,197. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kanab?
The median homeowner in Kanab pays $1,878 a year in property taxes, about 0.41% of the median home value.
Is Kanab 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 Kanab?
The median home value in Kanab is $456,800, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,081 people live in Kanab. Numbers are typical (middle) values.