Bath, PA vs Folsom, PA

Bath is moderately more affordable than Folsom, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 101 for Folsom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Folsom can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $1,173/month compared to $1,421/month in Folsom — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bath is more affordable at $228,500 median vs $268,500.

Median household income in Bath is $73,681 compared to $100,544 in Folsom (-26.7%). While Folsom is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Folsom.