Cost of Living in Escalante, UT

With a cost of living index of 82, Escalante, UT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and 25% below the Utah state average of 108. Escalante is a small community of 625 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Escalante's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $770 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $309,500 (2% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Escalante is $44,048, which is 41% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.