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Is Layton, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,14022% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$110,525about $9,210/month · 27% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$477,70044% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,600 a year. That is $41 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 78 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Layton
$2,140
South Jordan
$2,293
Lehi
$2,072
Ogden
$1,607
Sandy
$1,884
Orem
$1,498
St. George
$2,022

How much do households earn in Layton?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
13.4%
$50k–100k
35.2%
$100k–150k
23.2%
$150k+
16.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Layton

SizeLaytonU.S. average
Studio$1,260$1,338
1 bedroom$1,402$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,551$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,949$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,319$2,098

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

How expensive is Layton 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 Layton, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Layton

🏛️ Property tax$2,519a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$96a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Layton

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Layton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,175 a month less.

Renting
$2,140
Owning
$3,315

Owning assumes a typical $477,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Layton, UT?

Renting in Layton costs a median of about $2,140 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Layton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,600 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Layton cheap or expensive?

Layton is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $110,525. It ranks 78th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Layton?

The median homeowner in Layton pays $2,519 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Layton 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 Layton?

The median home value in Layton is $477,700, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

83,286 people live in Layton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.