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Mountain Home, UT Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$130/mo
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$40/mo
$20/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Mountain Home is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, and prices may vary depending on the season. New developments are being built to accommodate the growing population.
Cost of Living
97
-3% below national average
105
88
110
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 4.85% + County 1.0% + City 0.65%</p> | |
Utah has a 4.95% state income tax rate, with no local income taxes
Family & Relocation
70
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Mountain Home has limited public transportation, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
- Utah Field House of Natural History
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Mountain Home has regulations regarding zoning, building permits, and environmental conservation
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Mountain Home — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Mountain Home vary by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning usage. In the winter, heating costs are relatively low due to the mild climate.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 84051 has a property tax millage rate of 0.0065, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Mountain Home has some stroller-friendly areas, including the downtown sidewalks and local parks, but the town's infrastructure could be improved to better accommodate families with young children
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