Ogden, Utah has an overall cost of living index of 94.9, which is 5.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,128 per month, while the typical home is valued around $311,300. Households earn a median of $70,053 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$70,053
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,128
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$311,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
94.9
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,208
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,281
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,614
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,163
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.9
Goods
95.0
Rents / Housing
107.8
Services
71.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
4.65%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.85%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $119,700 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $78,590 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $66,560 |
| ⚡Electrician | $58,530 |
| 📊Accountant | $77,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
86,973
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Ogden?
Ogden has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.9. The US national average is 100, so Ogden is 5.1 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Ogden?
The median gross rent in Ogden is $1,128 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ogden?
The median household income in Ogden is $70,053 per year.
What is the median home value in Ogden?
The median home value in Ogden is $311,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ogden?
Air quality data for Ogden is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ogden?
Utah has a top state income tax rate of 4.65% and a statewide sales tax of 4.85% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology