Orem, UT vs Pleasant Grove, UT

Orem is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Grove, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Orem scores 112 compared to 119 for Pleasant Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orem is $1,405/month compared to $1,588/month in Pleasant Grove — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orem is more affordable at $439,000 median vs $454,300.

Median household income in Orem is $81,292 compared to $96,347 in Pleasant Grove (-15.6%). While Pleasant Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orem spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Pleasant Grove.