Boyertown, PA vs Lower Burrell, PA

Lower Burrell is moderately more affordable than Boyertown, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Boyertown scores 81 compared to 75 for Lower Burrell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boyertown 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 $876/month in Lower Burrell — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lower Burrell is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Boyertown is $54,179 compared to $81,860 in Lower Burrell (-33.8%). Lower Burrell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyertown spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Lower Burrell.