Provo, UT vs Spanish Fork, UT

Provo is moderately more affordable than Spanish Fork, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Provo scores 104 compared to 113 for Spanish Fork, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spanish Fork can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Provo is $1,152/month compared to $1,417/month in Spanish Fork — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Provo is more affordable at $437,100 median vs $444,200.

Median household income in Provo is $62,800 compared to $98,497 in Spanish Fork (-36.2%). While Spanish 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 Provo spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Spanish Fork.