Boyertown, PA vs Emmaus, PA

Boyertown is moderately more affordable than Emmaus, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Boyertown scores 81 compared to 95 for Emmaus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emmaus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyertown is $1,039/month compared to $1,331/month in Emmaus — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyertown is more affordable at $196,600 median vs $244,300.

Median household income in Boyertown is $54,179 compared to $82,875 in Emmaus (-34.6%). While Emmaus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyertown spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Emmaus.