Amity Gardens, PA vs Emmaus, PA

Emmaus is moderately more affordable than Amity Gardens, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Amity Gardens scores 103 compared to 95 for Emmaus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amity Gardens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amity Gardens is $1,453/month compared to $1,331/month in Emmaus — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Emmaus is more affordable at $244,300 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Amity Gardens is $91,548 compared to $82,875 in Emmaus (+10.5%). While Amity Gardens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amity Gardens spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Emmaus.