Almedia, PA vs Edgewood, PA

Almedia is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Almedia scores 81 compared to 94 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Almedia is $1,129/month compared to $1,140/month in Edgewood — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almedia is more affordable at $171,600 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Almedia is $63,158 compared to $102,361 in Edgewood (-38.3%). While Edgewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Almedia spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Edgewood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.4°F). Edgewood receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 40.9" in Almedia.