American Fork, UT vs Lehi, UT

American Fork is moderately more affordable than Lehi, with a 9% lower cost of living index. American Fork scores 122 compared to 135 for Lehi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lehi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in American Fork is $1,665/month compared to $1,798/month in Lehi — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: American Fork is more affordable at $467,900 median vs $567,100.

Median household income in American Fork is $95,823 compared to $125,860 in Lehi (-23.9%). While Lehi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of American Fork spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Lehi.