salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,200 a year. That is $37 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 62 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Salt Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Salt Lake
| Size | South Salt Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,303 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,278 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,668 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,956 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,691 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Salt Lake
Life in South Salt Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Salt Lake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $916 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $410,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Salt Lake, UT?
Renting in South Salt Lake costs a median of about $1,930 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in South Salt Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,200 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Salt Lake cheap or expensive?
South Salt Lake is rated OK: rent takes 29.8% of the typical household income of $77,816. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Salt Lake?
The median homeowner in South Salt Lake pays $2,426 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is South Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake?
The median home value in South Salt Lake is $410,200, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
26,352 people live in South Salt Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.