Biglerville, PA vs Pen Argyl, PA

Biglerville is moderately more affordable than Pen Argyl, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Biglerville scores 76 compared to 84 for Pen Argyl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pen Argyl can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biglerville is $849/month compared to $1,165/month in Pen Argyl — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Biglerville has cheaper rent, Pen Argyl actually has lower median home values ($172,100 vs $212,800).

Median household income in Biglerville is $51,000 compared to $79,948 in Pen Argyl (-36.2%). While Pen Argyl is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Biglerville spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Pen Argyl.