salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most homes (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,720 a year. That is $44 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 85 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Jordan?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Jordan
| Size | South Jordan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,956 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,748 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,437 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,934 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Jordan 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 South Jordan, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Jordan
Life in South Jordan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Jordan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,221 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $650,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Jordan, UT?
Renting in South Jordan costs a median of about $2,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in South Jordan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,720 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Jordan cheap or expensive?
South Jordan is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $144,570. It ranks 85th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Jordan?
The median homeowner in South Jordan pays $3,269 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is South Jordan 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 South Jordan?
The median home value in South Jordan is $650,500, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
82,686 people live in South Jordan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.