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Is Millcreek, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7832% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,742about $8,812/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$627,20089% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,320 a year. That is $34 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 43 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Millcreek
$1,783
$2,180
$1,409
$2,155
$1,686

How much do households earn in Millcreek?

Under $25k
8.9%
$25k–50k
19.4%
$50k–100k
29.7%
$100k–150k
20.0%
$150k+
18.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Millcreek

SizeMillcreekU.S. average
Studio$1,237$1,338
1 bedroom$1,387$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,564$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,835$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,320$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Millcreek

🏛️ Property tax$3,533a year · 0.56% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$87a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Millcreek

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree54.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Millcreek?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,569 a month less.

Renting
$1,783
Owning
$4,352

Owning assumes a typical $627,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Millcreek, UT?

Renting in Millcreek costs a median of about $1,783 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,320 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Millcreek cheap or expensive?

Millcreek is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $105,742. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Millcreek?

The median homeowner in Millcreek pays $3,533 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.

Is Millcreek 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 Millcreek?

The median home value in Millcreek is $627,200, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.

63,648 people live in Millcreek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.