salaryRent is lower than in 52% 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 $64,280 a year. That is $31 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 26 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ogden?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ogden
| Size | Ogden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $854 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $961 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,333 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,869 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ogden overall?
Everyday prices in the Ogden metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Ogden
Life in Ogden
What jobs pay in Ogden
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $141,010 | 13.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,930 | 14.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,000 | 14.9% |
| Lawyer | $124,390 | 15.5% |
| Software Developer | $109,880 | 17.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,050 | 18.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,240 | 20.0% |
| Operations Manager | $93,610 | 20.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $85,330 | 22.6% |
| Accountant | $82,010 | 23.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,840 | 23.6% |
| Police Officer | $78,070 | 24.7% |
| Plumber | $64,860 | 29.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,910 | 30.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,010 | 30.6% |
| Electrician | $62,030 | 31.1% |
| Truck Driver | $59,940 | 32.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,150 | 32.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,140 | 32.6% |
| Firefighter | $49,490 | 39.0% |
| Carpenter | $48,270 | 40.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,380 | 41.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,200 | 45.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,670 | 49.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,480 | 50.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,430 | 52.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,570 | 55.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,450 | 57.7% |
| Cashier | $30,780 | 62.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ogden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $860 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $355,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ogden, UT?
Renting in Ogden costs a median of about $1,607 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Ogden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ogden cheap or expensive?
Ogden is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $78,272. It ranks 26th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ogden?
The median homeowner in Ogden pays $2,326 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Ogden more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ogden?
The median home value in Ogden is $355,600, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
87,413 people live in Ogden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.