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Is West Bountiful, UT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6406% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$145,791about $12,149/month · 67% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$579,40074% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (87.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,600 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 28 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Bountiful
$1,640
$1,052
$3,500+

How much do households earn in West Bountiful?

Under $25k
7.0%
$25k–50k
7.9%
$50k–100k
31.0%
$100k–150k
32.0%
$150k+
21.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 53.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful, so the Utah figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Bountiful

🏛️ Property tax$2,713a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Bountiful

Commute to work24.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home87.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Bountiful?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,380 a month less.

Renting
$1,640
Owning
$4,020

Owning assumes a typical $579,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,940 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Bountiful, UT?

Renting in West Bountiful costs a median of about $1,640 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

How much do I need to make to live in West Bountiful?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,600 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Bountiful cheap or expensive?

West Bountiful is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $145,791. It ranks 28th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Bountiful?

The median homeowner in West Bountiful pays $2,713 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful?

The median home value in West Bountiful is $579,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,915 people live in West Bountiful. Numbers are typical (middle) values.