Boyertown, PA vs Meadville, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Meadville is 16.6% cheaper than Boyertown. With a cost index of 70 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Meadville to Boyertown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyertown is $1,039/month compared to $887/month in Meadville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadville is more affordable at $115,700 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Boyertown is $54,179 compared to $46,012 in Meadville (+17.7%). While Boyertown 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, less than the 23.1% in Meadville.