salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.8 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 11.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,840 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 18 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moab?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moab
| Size | Moab | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $650 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,356 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,648 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,461 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moab 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 Moab, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moab
Life in Moab
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moab?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,179 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $518,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moab, UT?
Renting in Moab costs a median of about $1,421 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Moab?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,840 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moab cheap or expensive?
Moab is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $66,508. It ranks 18th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moab?
The median homeowner in Moab pays $2,200 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Moab 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 Moab?
The median home value in Moab is $518,900, about 7.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,312 people live in Moab. Numbers are typical (middle) values.