Bernville, PA vs Fayetteville, PA

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than Bernville, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Bernville scores 85 compared to 76 for Fayetteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bernville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bernville is $1,098/month compared to $961/month in Fayetteville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $171,800 median vs $220,900.

Median household income in Bernville is $88,958 compared to $52,165 in Fayetteville (+70.5%). While Bernville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bernville spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Fayetteville.