Orem, UT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Orem, Utah?
$7,350 / month
for a family, 36.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $88,200 for the year for a family.
$3,333 / month
for a single person, 30.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $40,000 for the year for a single person.

Orem cost of living score
117.2
More expensive
17.2% higher
than the US average
2.6% higher
than the Utah average
Orem, Utah gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% higher than the U.S. average and 2.6% lower than the average for Utah.

Orem, UT

Housing costs in Orem?
A typical home costs $460,500, which is 36.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.8% less expensive than the average Utah home, at $510,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orem costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Orem?
To live comfortably in Orem, Utah, a minimum annual income of $88,200 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orem?
Orem serves up an interesting option for budget-friendly living positioned somewhere inside Utah's Utah County featuring median house prices arriving close to $335K while rent typically lands around two thirds that amount depending upon desired amenities - both notably lower compared to other nearby towns like Highland or Provo located further up north. Groceries additionally remain almost equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out constant at 6.85%.
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       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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Over 3 years ago

Great city, great people, and amazing opportunities.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I would like to take a second and give some compliments were compliments are deserved. There is often so little time to simple recognize the good that people do. In a  More

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The closeness to the mountains, many parks and trails make this place such a beautiful area to be in. The people are so friendly. The food options are so diverse and  More

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