Bell Acres, PA vs Spry, PA

Spry is moderately more affordable than Bell Acres, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Bell Acres scores 101 compared to 94 for Spry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bell Acres can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bell Acres is $1,078/month compared to $1,412/month in Spry — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bell Acres has cheaper rent, Spry actually has lower median home values ($215,600 vs $424,700).

Median household income in Bell Acres is $161,184 compared to $88,529 in Spry (+82.1%). While Bell Acres is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bell Acres spend roughly 8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Spry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 52.4°F). Spry receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 39.6" in Bell Acres.