Beaver Meadows, PA vs Coudersport, PA

Coudersport is moderately more affordable than Beaver Meadows, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Beaver Meadows scores 77 compared to 68 for Coudersport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaver Meadows can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver Meadows is $1,090/month compared to $811/month in Coudersport — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coudersport has cheaper rent, Beaver Meadows actually has lower median home values ($116,300 vs $119,600).

Median household income in Beaver Meadows is $56,563 compared to $54,402 in Coudersport (+4%). Beaver Meadows does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Meadows spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Coudersport.

Climate-wise, Beaver Meadows is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 46.4°F in Coudersport. Beaver Meadows receives more rainfall at 38.7" per year compared to 37.2" in Coudersport.