Cost of Living in Carbon County, UT

What does it cost to live in Carbon County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$53,734

Median Rent

$786/mo

Median Home

$176,400

Affordability

424

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$892
Property Tax$106
Insurance$59

Total Monthly$1,057
% of Income23.6%

Renting

Median Rent$786
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$811
% of Income17.6%

Living in Carbon County, Utah

Carbon County has a median household income of $53,734 with housing costs that represent 23.6% of income for owners and 17.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.