salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.2 minutes. Most households rent (63%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,360 a year. That is $27 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 16 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Logan?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Logan
| Size | Logan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $852 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $889 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,148 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,692 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Logan overall?
Everyday prices in the Logan metro area are 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Logan
Life in Logan
What jobs pay in Logan
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $143,530 | 11.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,110 | 12.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $127,350 | 13.3% |
| Lawyer | $103,120 | 16.4% |
| Software Developer | $100,740 | 16.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $86,120 | 19.6% |
| Operations Manager | $85,290 | 19.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,540 | 20.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $80,710 | 20.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $79,960 | 21.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,790 | 22.6% |
| Accountant | $71,990 | 23.5% |
| Police Officer | $62,970 | 26.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,540 | 27.5% |
| Plumber | $60,390 | 28.0% |
| Electrician | $58,070 | 29.1% |
| Truck Driver | $57,450 | 29.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $55,420 | 30.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $55,290 | 30.6% |
| Carpenter | $49,640 | 34.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,980 | 37.6% |
| Firefighter | $44,440 | 38.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,080 | 42.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,330 | 45.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,720 | 47.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,210 | 48.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,730 | 55.0% |
| Cashier | $30,560 | 55.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,350 | 55.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Logan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,253 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $383,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Logan, UT?
Renting in Logan costs a median of about $1,409 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Logan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,360 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Logan cheap or expensive?
Logan is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $65,451. It ranks 16th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Logan?
The median homeowner in Logan pays $1,781 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.
Is Logan more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Logan?
The median home value in Logan is $383,600, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
54,907 people live in Logan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.