Ogden, UT at a glance
Median household income
$72,575$6,048 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Ogden, UT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Ogden, UT? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Ogden, UT MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,208 | $14,496 | $48,320 | 20% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,281 | $15,372 | $51,240 | 21.2% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,614 | $19,368 | $64,560 | 26.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,163 | $25,956 | $86,520 | 35.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,612 | $31,344 | $104,480 | 43.2% |
What a typical income covers in Ogden, UT
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $72,575 a year ($6,048 a month before tax).
What $72,575 leaves after Utah taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Utah tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Utah
Living in Ogden, UT: common questions
What is the median household income in Ogden, UT?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Ogden, UT is $72,575 per year (approximately $6,048 per month).
What is the average rent in Ogden, UT?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,208 for a studio, $1,281 for one bedroom, $1,614 for two, $2,163 for three and $2,612 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Ogden, UT expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.3% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.3, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Ogden, UT?
To keep a $1,614 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $64,560 a year, or $5,380 a month. That is 89% of what the typical household in Ogden, UT earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Ogden, UT?
On the local median income of $72,575 ($6,048 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,024 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,814 for everything else and $1,210 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,614 takes 53% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Ogden, UT?
Homes in Utah paid 13.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $120. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.