Cost of Living in Salina, UT

With a cost of living index of 76, Salina, UT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 32% below the Utah state average of 108. Salina is a small community of 2,521 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Salina's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $695 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $257,200 (16% below 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 Salina is $64,464, which is 14% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% 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.