salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,880 a year. That is $40 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 75 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lehi?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lehi
| Size | Lehi | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,528 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,852 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,198 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,305 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lehi overall?
Everyday prices in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Lehi
Life in Lehi
What jobs pay in Lehi
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,980 | 17.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,490 | 18.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,860 | 18.6% |
| Software Developer | $131,210 | 18.9% |
| Lawyer | $130,370 | 19.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,970 | 25.1% |
| Operations Manager | $95,790 | 26.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,000 | 27.0% |
| Civil Engineer | $84,180 | 29.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,780 | 30.4% |
| Police Officer | $76,290 | 32.6% |
| Accountant | $75,700 | 32.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,320 | 38.7% |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,960 | 39.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,930 | 39.5% |
| Electrician | $60,860 | 40.9% |
| Truck Driver | $59,820 | 41.6% |
| Plumber | $57,130 | 43.5% |
| Carpenter | $53,230 | 46.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $48,930 | 50.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,730 | 56.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | 62.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,230 | 63.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,600 | 66.1% |
| Firefighter | $37,110 | 67.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,540 | 68.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,120 | 75.1% |
| Cashier | $31,600 | 78.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,490 | 81.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lehi?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,175 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $612,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lehi, UT?
Renting in Lehi costs a median of about $2,072 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Lehi?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,880 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lehi cheap or expensive?
Lehi is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $141,606. It ranks 75th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lehi?
The median homeowner in Lehi pays $2,441 a year in property taxes, about 0.40% of the median home value.
Is Lehi more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lehi?
The median home value in Lehi is $612,100, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
85,173 people live in Lehi. Numbers are typical (middle) values.