Cost of Living in East Carbon, UT

With a cost of living index of 72, East Carbon, UT is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 36% below the Utah state average of 108. East Carbon is a small community of 1,476 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Carbon's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,028 (22% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $86,500 (72% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in East Carbon is $40,114, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.