Bechtelsville, PA vs Rheems, PA

Bechtelsville is moderately more affordable than Rheems, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Bechtelsville scores 90 compared to 103 for Rheems, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rheems can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bechtelsville is $1,222/month compared to $1,575/month in Rheems — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bechtelsville is more affordable at $232,100 median vs $257,500.

Median household income in Bechtelsville is $83,229 compared to $93,229 in Rheems (-10.7%). The higher salaries in Rheems partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bechtelsville spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Rheems.