Cost of Living in West Valley City, Utah
In West Valley City, the median household income is $92,209 and the median gross rent is $1,504/mo, with a median home value of $419,100. Source: Census Bureau ACS, 2020-2024 estimates.
- Median household income
- $92,209
- Median gross rent
- $1,504/mo
- Median home value
- $419,100
- Population
- 138,437
How West Valley City compares to the Utah average
| Measure | West Valley City, UT | Utah statewide | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,209 | $95,166 | -3.1% |
| Median gross rent (monthly) | $1,504 | $1,496 | +0.5% |
| Median home value | $419,100 | $489,400 | -14.4% |
Statewide, Utah prices average 98.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (2024), where the U.S. average is 100.
Housing affordability in West Valley City
- Salary needed for median rent
- $60,160
- Rent burden at median income
- 19.6%
- Est. affordable home price
- $336,372
So that $1,504/mo is 30% of gross income
Share of the median household income spent on median rent (30%+ = cost-burdened)
At median income, 6.67% 30-yr rate (FRED, 2026-08), 20% down, 28% front-end DTI
The median home value in West Valley City is $419,100 — +24.6% above what the median household income supports under these assumptions.
Estimates from documented formulas — see methodology. Not financial advice.
Cost of living in other Utah cities
About this data
- American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — data period 2020-2024, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Regional Price Parities — data period 2024, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Federal Reserve Economic Data — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 13, 2026.
Figures are shown exactly as published by the source or derived by the documented formulas on our methodology page. Where a source suppresses an estimate, we show “—” rather than a substitute value.