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Is South Ogden, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6675% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,420about $7,202/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$407,80023% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,680 a year. That is $32 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 32 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Ogden
$1,667
Heber
$2,055
Centerville
$2,340
Bluffdale
$2,610
Santaquin
$2,311
Brigham City
$1,442
Highland
$2,200

How much do households earn in South Ogden?

Under $25k
9.0%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
39.1%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
11.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Ogden

SizeSouth OgdenU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,404$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,463$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,487$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,227$2,098

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

How expensive is South Ogden 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 South Ogden, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Ogden

🏛️ Property tax$2,592a year · 0.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$99a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Ogden

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Ogden?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,163 a month less.

Renting
$1,667
Owning
$2,830

Owning assumes a typical $407,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Ogden, UT?

Renting in South Ogden costs a median of about $1,667 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in South Ogden?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Ogden cheap or expensive?

South Ogden is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $86,420. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Ogden?

The median homeowner in South Ogden pays $2,592 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.

Is South Ogden 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 Ogden?

The median home value in South Ogden is $407,800, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

17,650 people live in South Ogden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.