Orem, UT vs West Jordan, UT

Orem is moderately more affordable than West Jordan, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Orem scores 112 compared to 121 for West Jordan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Jordan 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 $1,650/month in West Jordan — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orem is more affordable at $439,000 median vs $454,700.

Median household income in Orem is $81,292 compared to $103,960 in West Jordan (-21.8%). While West Jordan 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% in West Jordan.