salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,440 a year. That is $32 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 33 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Murray?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Murray
| Size | Murray | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,359 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,399 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,565 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,076 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,275 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Murray overall?
Everyday prices in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Murray
Life in Murray
What jobs pay in Murray
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $147,010 | 13.8% |
| Lawyer | $136,990 | 14.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $130,240 | 15.5% |
| Software Developer | $129,600 | 15.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,350 | 15.6% |
| Operations Manager | $103,710 | 19.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $98,800 | 20.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,400 | 20.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,330 | 21.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $85,890 | 23.6% |
| Accountant | $82,100 | 24.6% |
| Police Officer | $80,970 | 25.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | 26.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $66,970 | 30.2% |
| Plumber | $64,800 | 31.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,670 | 31.3% |
| Electrician | $62,620 | 32.3% |
| Truck Driver | $62,310 | 32.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $60,790 | 33.3% |
| Carpenter | $59,870 | 33.8% |
| Firefighter | $59,150 | 34.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,080 | 43.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,410 | 44.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,190 | 45.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,510 | 49.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,700 | 55.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,420 | 58.8% |
| Cashier | $33,390 | 60.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | 62.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Murray?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,835 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $507,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Murray, UT?
Renting in Murray costs a median of about $1,686 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Murray?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,440 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Murray cheap or expensive?
Murray is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $97,870. It ranks 33rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Murray?
The median homeowner in Murray pays $2,422 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Murray more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Murray?
The median home value in Murray is $507,500, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
50,188 people live in Murray. Numbers are typical (middle) values.