salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (75.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,360 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 60 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sandy?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sandy
| Size | Sandy | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,554 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,585 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,896 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,028 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,382 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sandy 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 Sandy, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sandy
Life in Sandy
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sandy?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,377 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $614,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $61,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sandy, UT?
Renting in Sandy costs a median of about $1,884 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Sandy?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,360 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sandy cheap or expensive?
Sandy is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $120,982. It ranks 60th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sandy?
The median homeowner in Sandy pays $2,983 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Sandy 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 Sandy?
The median home value in Sandy is $614,100, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
94,291 people live in Sandy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.