Layton, UT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Layton, Utah?
$7,590 / month
for a family, 40.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,080 for the year for a family.
$3,967 / month
for a single person, 16.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,600 for the year for a single person.

Layton cost of living score
114.6
More expensive
14.6% higher
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Utah average
Layton, Utah gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.6% higher than the U.S. average and 0.4% lower than the average for Utah.

Layton, UT

Housing costs in Layton?
A typical home costs $474,900, which is 40.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.0% less expensive than the average Utah home, at $510,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Layton costs $1,450 per month, which is 1.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Layton?
To live comfortably in Layton, Utah, a minimum annual income of $91,080 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Layton?
Layton, Utah has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 102 due largely to housing expenses making up 43%, transportation at 13%, groceries (11%), utilities (9%) and healthcare making up 8%. When looking at these figures it can be seen that Layton’s residents pay slightly more on average when compared to many U.S cities but when contrasted against similarly sized metropolitan centers located nearby like Ogden and Salt Lake City they come out slightly less expensive overall while still enjoying access to similar amenities found citywide from whatever municipality they call home
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLaytonUtahUnited States
    Unlock114.2100.0
  93.9  Unlock100.0
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  153.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$510,600$338,100
  92.1  Unlock100.0
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  110.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

utah is a good place to live  More

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I can honestly say that there aren't any bad neighborhoods here. I frequently walk to work before sunrise or after sunset, and no one has ever bothered me in the least.  More

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I really love Layton. I moved here because my husband is a US Marine and received orders to Hill AFB on independent duty. Layton is close to everything you could want  More

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