salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,520 a year. That is $38 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 64 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Midvale?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Midvale
| Size | Midvale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,333 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,588 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,734 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,797 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,947 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Midvale overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Midvale, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Midvale
Life in Midvale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Midvale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,066 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $436,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Midvale, UT?
Renting in Midvale costs a median of about $1,963 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Midvale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,520 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Midvale cheap or expensive?
Midvale is rated OK: rent takes 29.1% of the typical household income of $80,978. It ranks 64th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Midvale?
The median homeowner in Midvale pays $2,480 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Midvale 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 Midvale?
The median home value in Midvale is $436,600, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
35,989 people live in Midvale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.