Beaver Meadows, PA vs Elysburg, PA

Elysburg is moderately more affordable than Beaver Meadows, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Beaver Meadows scores 77 compared to 72 for Elysburg, 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 $622/month in Elysburg — a 75% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elysburg has cheaper rent, Beaver Meadows actually has lower median home values ($116,300 vs $238,400).

Median household income in Beaver Meadows is $56,563 compared to $119,646 in Elysburg (-52.7%). Elysburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Meadows spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 6.2% in Elysburg.