Cost of Living in Perry, UT

With a cost of living index of 96, Perry, UT is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Utah state average of 108. Perry is a smaller community of 5,708 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Perry's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $989 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $399,400 (31% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Perry is $99,478, which is 32% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.