salaryWest Valley City is the 2nd-largest city in Utah that we track, with 138,437 residents. Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,880 a year. That is $36 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 53 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Valley City?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Valley City
| Size | West Valley City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,369 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,325 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,475 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,846 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,093 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Valley City 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 West Valley City, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Valley City
Life in West Valley City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Valley City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,061 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $419,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Valley City, UT?
Renting in West Valley City costs a median of about $1,847 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in West Valley City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Valley City cheap or expensive?
West Valley City is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $99,447. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Valley City?
The median homeowner in West Valley City pays $2,482 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is West Valley City 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 Valley City?
The median home value in West Valley City is $419,100, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
138,437 people live in West Valley City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.