Cost of Living in Box Elder County, Utah
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Box Elder County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Box Elder County ranks #2,127 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 32%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Box Elder County, Utah
Box Elder beats national affordability
Box Elder County's 15.8% rent-to-income ratio sits comfortably below the implied national average, meaning residents here dedicate less earnings to rent than most Americans. Though median income of $77,865 trails the national median by about $3,100, housing costs are proportionally lower.
Mid-pack affordability across Utah
Box Elder's 15.8% rent-to-income ratio edges slightly below Utah's state average of 16.6%, putting it in the affordable middle ground. At $1,028 monthly rent, it undercuts the state median of $1,101 by about $73 per month.
Competitive with Beaver and Daggett
Box Elder's $1,028 rent matches Beaver County almost exactly, and both offer similar rental affordability compared to Cache County's $1,137. For homebuyers, Box Elder's $357,400 median home value sits between Beaver's $287,600 and Cache's $392,800—a middle option regionally.
Renters gain ground on owners
Renters pay $1,028 monthly while homeowners shoulder $1,239, reflecting Box Elder's stronger rental market relative to ownership costs. At 15.8% of income for renters and 19.2% for owners, both groups remain within or near the 30% affordability threshold.
Box Elder suits renters best
If renting is your plan, Box Elder County offers competitive rates and a stable income base. Compare it with neighboring Beaver for slightly lower home prices, or Cache County if you need urban amenities despite higher costs.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Box Elder County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,028/month in gross rent, with 26.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Box Elder County is $1,028/month, while owner costs run $1,239/month. Renting saves approximately $211/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,120/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $53,100/year. With a median household income of $77,865, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 26.0% of renter households in Box Elder County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Kane County where rent averages $1,120/month, Box Elder County is approximately 8% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
15.8%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,817
per month
Owner Cost Burden
19.1%
of gross income
The median home in Box Elder County may be a stretch
Median home value is $357,400. Estimated monthly cost: $2,853 vs. your max of $1,817.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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