salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,320 a year. That is $30 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 23 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Salt Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Salt Lake
| Size | North Salt Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,519 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,671 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,508 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Salt Lake
Life in North Salt Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Salt Lake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,895 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $497,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Salt Lake, UT?
Renting in North Salt Lake costs a median of about $1,558 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in North Salt Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,320 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Salt Lake cheap or expensive?
North Salt Lake is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.1% of the typical household income of $109,411. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Salt Lake?
The median homeowner in North Salt Lake pays $2,699 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake?
The median home value in North Salt Lake is $497,700, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,474 people live in North Salt Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.