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Is Kearns metro township, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8676% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,795about $7,816/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$373,70012% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (83.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,680 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 57 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kearns metro township
$1,867
$1,878
$1,720
$1,963

How much do households earn in Kearns metro township?

Under $25k
5.4%
$25k–50k
18.8%
$50k–100k
46.4%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
4.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kearns metro township

SizeKearns metro townshipU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,423$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,742$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,827$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,810$2,098

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

How expensive is Kearns metro township 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 Kearns metro township, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kearns metro township

🏛️ Property tax$2,464a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$96a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kearns metro township

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kearns metro township?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $726 a month less.

Renting
$1,867
Owning
$2,593

Owning assumes a typical $373,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kearns metro township, UT?

Renting in Kearns metro township costs a median of about $1,867 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Kearns metro township?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,680 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kearns metro township cheap or expensive?

Kearns metro township is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $93,795. It ranks 57th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kearns metro township?

The median homeowner in Kearns metro township pays $2,464 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Kearns metro township 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 Kearns metro township?

The median home value in Kearns metro township is $373,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

37,696 people live in Kearns metro township. Numbers are typical (middle) values.