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Cost of living in Ogden, UT

Livability score 66 · cost-of-living index 96.1 (US = 100)

Ogden, UT
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How Ogden compares

Where Ogden falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).

Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 96 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 96 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $521k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $521k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $248 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $248 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.2% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.2% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.59% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.59% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 260 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 260 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 13.3 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 13.3 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 92° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 92° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 24° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 24°

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Cost of living

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)96.1metro-area#106 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)94.7metro-area#59 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)$5.47metro-area#106 of 200
Median household income$91,022metro-area#28 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)$41,896metro-area#78 of 200

Who lives here

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median age32.8 yearsmetro-area#13 of 200
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)34.2%metro-area#93 of 200
Foreign-born residents5.7%metro-area#148 of 200
Homes that are owner-occupied76.4%metro-area#5 of 200

Economy

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Unemployment rate2.70%metro-area#3 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)+8.5%metro-area#36 of 200

Housing — what your money buys

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median home price$520,531metro-area#167 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)5.7×metro-area#152 of 200
1-yr home appreciation+2.1%metro-area#85 of 200
Price per square foot$248metro-area#156 of 200
Typical home size (implied)2,100 sqft
Median rent (monthly)$1,630metro-area#105 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)2,458
Median days on market18metro-area#105 of 200

Taxes

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)12.1%state#154 of 200
Combined sales tax7.19%state#88 of 200
State income tax (top rate)4.55%
Capital gains tax4.65%state#102 of 200
High earnersNo special surtax
Social Security in retirementTaxed — taxes Social Security benefits, but income thresholds and age rules exempt many retirees — check the state's own limits before assuming you would owe
Effective property tax rate0.59%metro-area#31 of 200
Median property tax paid$2,266metro-area#82 of 200

Health & childcare

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Life expectancy at birth78.4 yearsmetro-area#53 of 200
Healthcare (annual, single adult)$6,000state#4 of 200
Uninsured (share of residents)7.2%metro-area#77 of 200
Primary care providers per 100k46metro-area#192 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)$10,000state#58 of 200

Vehicles & commute

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Annual registration$150state#125 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)Nonestate#1 of 200
Emissions testingRequired
Emissions detailRequired in major metro counties
DMV & license offices4
Avg commute to work23 minmetro-area#66 of 200
Commute by driving alone72.9%metro-area#71 of 200
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min27.8%metro-area#60 of 200

Utilities & fuel

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Electricity13.3¢/kWhstate#5 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill$120state#3 of 200
Gasoline$3.60/galstate#159 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)$52state#23 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)$187state#190 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)$76state#20 of 200

Insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Home insurance (annual)$1,200state#8 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)$1,500state#41 of 200

Disaster risk & supplemental insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Main natural hazardsNotable hazards: wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)85.9 — Relatively Moderatemetro-area#71 of 200
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)$500state#1 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)$450state#168 of 200

Climate & air quality

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)50metro-area#132 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)1,100metro-area#99 of 200
Homes with air conditioning (state)92%state#105 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)5,100metro-area#130 of 200
Days per year ≥ 90°F32metro-area#106 of 200
Days per year ≥ 100°F0metro-area#5 of 200
Avg summer high (state)92°Fmetro-area#163 of 200
Avg winter low24°Fmetro-area#124 of 200
Annual precipitation15.5"metro-area#28 of 200
Annual snowfall51.9"metro-area#188 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)66%metro-area#47 of 200
Plant hardiness zone6b
Frost window04-20 → 10-20

Safety

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)260state#15 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)2,200state#98 of 200

Local amenities & recreation

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Grocery stores120metro-area#5 of 200
Parks60
Hiking areas15
Golf courses15
Shooting ranges4
Lakes4

Permits

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)2state#1 of 200
Permit detailGenerally easy

US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.

Top employers in Ogden

Major public and private employers in the Ogden, UT area.

EmployerSectorJobs
Weber State University Education Careers →
McKay-Dee Hospital Healthcare Search →
Ogden Regional Medical Center Healthcare Search →
Intermountain Healthcare Healthcare Careers →
Fresenius Medical Care Healthcare Careers →

Salaries by occupation in Ogden

Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →

OccupationMedian pay
Pharmacists $136,440
Financial Managers $128,980
Physician Assistants $128,900
Human Resources Managers $123,440
Software Developers $109,160
Lawyers $108,850
Marketing Managers $103,330
Civil Engineers $94,580
Construction Managers $94,430
Physical Therapists $94,260
Mechanical Engineers $92,750
Dentists $91,450
Data Scientists $89,000
General & Operations Managers $78,270
Dental Hygienists $77,730
Registered Nurses $77,640
Accountants & Auditors $70,270
Web Developers $68,770
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,910
Elementary School Teachers $61,630
Electricians $57,600
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $55,780
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,110
Graphic Designers $52,430
Welders, Cutters & Solderers $49,740
Carpenters $48,230
Real Estate Sales Agents $43,630
Medical Assistants $42,880

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