UT · Rank 21 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Utah?
Yes — manageable.
The average Utah teacher earns $72,882 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,737/mo, which is 29% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$72,882
Cost-of-Living Index
102.2
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
55/100
Renting in Utah
2BR Rent / mo
$1,737
Annual Rent
$20,849
% of Salary
29%
Left after rent
$4,336/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Utah
Median Home Price
$429,240
10% Down
$42,924
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,570/mo
Full PITI
$3,089/mo
Estimated mortgage payment as a share of average teacher monthly gross pay, including taxes & insurance.
Estimates assume a 10% down payment, 7% 30-year fixed rate, 1.1% property tax, and 0.35% home insurance. Actual rates and prices vary by district and metro area.