Beaver, PA vs Meadville, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Meadville is 15.4% cheaper than Beaver. With a cost index of 70 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Meadville to Beaver should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver is $919/month compared to $887/month in Meadville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadville is more affordable at $115,700 median vs $238,400.

Median household income in Beaver is $76,397 compared to $46,012 in Meadville (+66%). While Beaver is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Meadville.