Ogden, UT vs Roy, UT

Ogden is moderately more affordable than Roy, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Ogden scores 93 compared to 110 for Roy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogden is $1,128/month compared to $1,557/month in Roy — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogden is more affordable at $311,300 median vs $350,800.

Median household income in Ogden is $70,053 compared to $91,112 in Roy (-23.1%). While Roy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogden spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Roy.