American Fork, UT vs Mapleton, UT

American Fork is moderately more affordable than Mapleton, with a 10% lower cost of living index. American Fork scores 122 compared to 136 for Mapleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mapleton 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 $1,392/month in Mapleton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mapleton has cheaper rent, American Fork actually has lower median home values ($467,900 vs $734,100).

Median household income in American Fork is $95,823 compared to $127,860 in Mapleton (-25.1%). While Mapleton 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 13.1% in Mapleton.