West Valley City, UT

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Avg Salary

$66,526

across all roles

Cost Index

Below Average

Avg Rent

$1,420/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is West Valley City?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.63× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 93 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,557/mo, West Valley City is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,420

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,557

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$58,404

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.63×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in West Valley City

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$209,225
2.Neurologists
$208,158
3.Radiologists
$206,706
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$203,023
5.Anesthesiologists
$200,773
6.Ophthalmologists
$200,761
7.Orthodontists
$198,725
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$195,814
9.Pediatricians
$188,383
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$186,079

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$10,238/mo
2.Neurologists
$10,173/mo
3.Radiologists
$10,085/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$9,861/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$9,724/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$9,723/mo
7.Orthodontists
$9,599/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$9,422/mo
9.Pediatricians
$8,970/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$8,830/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in West Valley City

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Selfenrichment Teachers

$2/mo left

$40,966/yr gross

Doortodoor Sales Workers

$3/mo left

$40,973/yr gross

Machine Feeders And Offbearers

$8/mo left

$41,070/yr gross

Reservation And Transportation Ticket Agents And Travel Clerks

$9/mo left

$41,072/yr gross

Gambling Surveillance Officers And Gambling Investigators

$16/mo left

$41,186/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.