Cost of Living in East Basin, UT

With a cost of living index of 238, East Basin, UT is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 138% more expensive than the national average and 131% above the Utah state average of 108. East Basin is a small community of 3,613 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Basin's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $3,501 (165% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $1,200,300 (294% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.4x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in East Basin is $187,361, which is 149% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.