Cheapest Places to Live in Utah (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Utah? We ranked 7 Utah cities by median home value. The cheapest is Ogden (~$440,000); the Utah median is $477,000.
Most affordable cities in Utah
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $440,000 | $226 |
| 2 | Provo | $450,000 | $273 |
| 3 | West Valley City | $472,000 | $248 |
| 4 | Orem | $490,000 | $237 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | $546,000 | $396 |
| 6 | West Jordan | $577,000 | $252 |
| 7 | Sandy | $808,000 | $300 |
Most expensive cities in Utah
The priciest Utah markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy | $808,000 | $300 |
| 2 | West Jordan | $577,000 | $252 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $546,000 | $396 |
| 4 | Orem | $490,000 | $237 |
| 5 | West Valley City | $472,000 | $248 |
| 6 | Provo | $450,000 | $273 |
| 7 | Ogden | $440,000 | $226 |
How we rank Utah cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
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Utah affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Utah? +
Based on median home value, Ogden is among the most affordable cities in Utah, with a typical home around $440,000 — well below the Utah median of $477,000.
What is the most expensive city in Utah? +
By median home value, Sandy is among the priciest in Utah, with a typical home around $808,000.
Is Utah an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Utah is about $477,000 (62% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $440,000 to $808,000.