Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Clearfield, UT?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.9% of gross income.

Clearfield rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Utah state estimate).

Clearfield median rent
$1,692/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Utah)
$55,008/yr
Rent as % of income
36.9%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,584, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,375/mo in rent. Clearfield's median rent of $1,692 exceeds that threshold by $317/mo, putting a hvac technician salary into the rent-burdened range here. A hvac technician works roughly 64 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Utah cities have lower median rent than Clearfield, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

North Salt Lake, UT
$1,691/mo (36.9% of income)
West Jordan, UT
$1,691/mo (36.9% of income)
Farmington, UT
$1,690/mo (36.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Clearfield, UT?

Median rent in Clearfield is $1,692 a month. A typical hvac technician in Utah earns about $55,008 a year, which makes that rent 36.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Clearfield?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Utah (~$55,008/yr) supports up to $1,375 a month in rent. Clearfield's current median rent is $1,692/mo, which is $317/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Clearfield?

At an hourly equivalent of about $26 an hour, a hvac technician in Utah works roughly 64 hours a month to cover Clearfield's median rent of $1,692.

Where is rent cheaper than Clearfield for a hvac technician?

Nearby Utah cities with lower median rent include North Salt Lake ($1,691/mo), West Jordan ($1,691/mo), Farmington ($1,690/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Utah state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Clearfield, UT. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.