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Is Santa Clara, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,18324% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,048about $8,671/month · 19% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$558,10068% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes. Most homes (77.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,320 a year. That is $42 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 81 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Santa Clara
$2,183
Enoch
$1,234
South Weber
$1,558
Richfield
$1,650
Price
$1,417
Farr West
$826
Nibley
$1,768

How much do households earn in Santa Clara?

Under $25k
2.4%
$25k–50k
22.5%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
24.3%
$150k+
12.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 37.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Santa Clara

SizeSanta ClaraU.S. average
3 bedrooms$2,072$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,048$2,098

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

How expensive is Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Santa Clara

🏛️ Property tax$2,193a year · 0.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$200a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Santa Clara

Commute to work18.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Santa Clara?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,689 a month less.

Renting
$2,183
Owning
$3,872

Owning assumes a typical $558,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,810 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Santa Clara, UT?

Renting in Santa Clara costs a median of about $2,183 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Santa Clara?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,320 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Santa Clara cheap or expensive?

Santa Clara is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $104,048. It ranks 81st cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Santa Clara?

The median homeowner in Santa Clara pays $2,193 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.

Is Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?

The median home value in Santa Clara is $558,100, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.

8,152 people live in Santa Clara. Numbers are typical (middle) values.