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Is Mapleton, UT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8666% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$143,594about $11,966/month · 65% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$745,200124% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most homes (85.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,640 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 56 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mapleton
$1,866
$1,903
$1,657

How much do households earn in Mapleton?

Under $25k
5.7%
$25k–50k
8.8%
$50k–100k
24.3%
$100k–150k
32.4%
$150k+
28.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 60.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mapleton

SizeMapletonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,417$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,461$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Mapleton

🏛️ Property tax$3,669a year · 0.49% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$152a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mapleton

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree53.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mapleton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,305 a month less.

Renting
$1,866
Owning
$5,171

Owning assumes a typical $745,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mapleton, UT?

Renting in Mapleton costs a median of about $1,866 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,640 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mapleton cheap or expensive?

Mapleton is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $143,594. It ranks 56th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mapleton?

The median homeowner in Mapleton pays $3,669 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.

Is Mapleton 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 Mapleton?

The median home value in Mapleton is $745,200, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

13,114 people live in Mapleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.