American Fork, UT vs St. George, UT

St. George is moderately more affordable than American Fork, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. American Fork scores 122 compared to 115 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of American Fork 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 $1,429/month in St. George — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. George is more affordable at $456,900 median vs $467,900.

Median household income in American Fork is $95,823 compared to $72,870 in St. George (+31.5%). While American Fork 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, less than the 23.5% in St. George.