UT · Rank 32 of 50 affordable
Can teachers afford to live in Utah?
Tight, but workable.
The average Utah teacher earns $60,938 per year. A typical 2-bedroom rents for about $1,734/mo, which is 34% of gross monthly pay. The 30% rule is the standard healthy benchmark.
Avg Teacher Salary
$60,938
Cost-of-Living Index
102
US avg = 100
Affordability Score
36/100
Renting in Utah
2BR Rent / mo
$1,734
Annual Rent
$20,808
% of Salary
34%
Left after rent
$3,344/mo
Green zone is under the 30% healthy housing benchmark.
Buying a Home in Utah
Median Home Price
$428,400
10% Down
$42,840
P&I (7%, 30yr)
$2,565/mo
Full PITI
$3,083/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.