Clearfield, UT vs Orem, UT

Clearfield is moderately more affordable than Orem, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Clearfield scores 106 compared to 112 for Orem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clearfield is $1,459/month compared to $1,405/month in Orem — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orem has cheaper rent, Clearfield actually has lower median home values ($342,000 vs $439,000).

Median household income in Clearfield is $75,429 compared to $81,292 in Orem (-7.2%). While Orem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clearfield spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Orem.