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Is Riverdale, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7832% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,608about $6,051/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$395,20019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.7 minutes.

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 44 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Riverdale
$1,783
Hooper
$2,406
Washington Terrace
$1,703
Providence
$1,654
Cedar Hills
$2,492
Ivins
$1,262
Summit Park
$2,393

How much do households earn in Riverdale?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
32.8%
$50k–100k
31.6%
$100k–150k
16.9%
$150k+
8.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Riverdale

SizeRiverdaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,205$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,623$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,331$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,783$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Riverdale

🏛️ Property tax$2,036a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$93a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Riverdale

Commute to work17.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Riverdale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $959 a month less.

Renting
$1,783
Owning
$2,742

Owning assumes a typical $395,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Riverdale, UT?

Renting in Riverdale 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 Riverdale?

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

Is Riverdale cheap or expensive?

Riverdale is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $72,608. It ranks 44th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Riverdale?

The median homeowner in Riverdale pays $2,036 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Riverdale 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 Riverdale?

The median home value in Riverdale is $395,200, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

9,279 people live in Riverdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.