Salt Lake County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Salt Lake County, Utah. Population: 1,160,000.
County $/sq ft
$199
Utah avg: $184
vs State Average
+8%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$398,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›State capital/largest market
- ›Tech hub growth driving demand
Cost by Home Size in Salt Lake County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $73,566 | $99,500 | $135,489 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $147,133 | $199,000 | $270,979 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $220,699 | $298,500 | $406,468 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $294,266 | $398,000 | $541,957 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $367,832 | $497,500 | $677,447 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $441,399 | $597,000 | $812,936 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $588,532 | $796,000 | $1,083,915 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $735,665 | $995,000 | $1,354,894 |
Costs are estimates only and represent construction costs, excluding land, architect fees, permits, and landscaping. Add 30–40% to these figures for total project cost.
County multiplier of 1.08× applied to Utah state average (which itself is 0.98× the national average of $188/sq ft).