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Is West Haven, UT expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7781% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$108,941about $9,078/month · 25% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$564,30070% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,120 a year. That is $34 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 41 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Haven
$1,778
North Ogden
$1,960
Hurricane
$1,858
Payson
$1,845
Highland
$2,200
Brigham City
$1,442
North Salt Lake
$1,558

How much do households earn in West Haven?

Under $25k
3.8%
$25k–50k
12.0%
$50k–100k
43.0%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
16.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Haven

SizeWest HavenU.S. average
Studio$105$1,338
1 bedroom$1,389$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,739$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,055$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in West Haven

🏛️ Property tax$2,978a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$93a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Haven

Commute to work22.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Haven?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,137 a month less.

Renting
$1,778
Owning
$3,915

Owning assumes a typical $564,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Haven, UT?

Renting in West Haven costs a median of about $1,778 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,120 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Haven cheap or expensive?

West Haven is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $108,941. It ranks 41st cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Haven?

The median homeowner in West Haven pays $2,978 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is West Haven 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 Haven?

The median home value in West Haven is $564,300, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

21,563 people live in West Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.