salaryRent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (84%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,800 a year. That is $33 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 37 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Roy?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Roy
| Size | Roy | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,349 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,437 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,981 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,268 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Roy 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 Roy, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Roy
Life in Roy
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roy?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $937 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $383,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Roy, UT?
Renting in Roy costs a median of about $1,720 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Roy?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,800 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Roy cheap or expensive?
Roy is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $98,448. It ranks 37th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Roy?
The median homeowner in Roy pays $2,291 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Roy 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 Roy?
The median home value in Roy is $383,000, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
38,993 people live in Roy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.