Orem, UT vs Provo, UT

Provo is moderately more affordable than Orem, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Orem scores 112 compared to 104 for Provo, 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 Orem is $1,405/month compared to $1,152/month in Provo — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Provo is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $439,000.

Median household income in Orem is $81,292 compared to $62,800 in Provo (+29.4%). 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 Orem spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Provo.