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Is Vernal, UT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,26528% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,517about $5,793/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$252,70024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,600 a year. That is $24 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 11 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Vernal
$1,265
Alpine
$3,500+
Hyrum
$1,761
Salem
$1,688
Ivins
$1,262
Cedar Hills
$2,492
Pleasant View
$1,846

How much do households earn in Vernal?

Under $25k
16.7%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
40.8%
$100k–150k
11.8%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Vernal

SizeVernalU.S. average
2 bedrooms$970$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,096$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,300$2,098

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

How expensive is Vernal 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 Vernal, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Vernal

🏛️ Property tax$1,332a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$86a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Vernal

Commute to work15.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vernal?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $488 a month less.

Renting
$1,265
Owning
$1,753

Owning assumes a typical $252,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,270 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Vernal, UT?

Renting in Vernal costs a median of about $1,265 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in Vernal?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,600 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Vernal cheap or expensive?

Vernal is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $69,517. It ranks 11th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Vernal?

The median homeowner in Vernal pays $1,332 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is Vernal 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 Vernal?

The median home value in Vernal is $252,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

10,392 people live in Vernal. Numbers are typical (middle) values.