Boyertown, PA vs Montrose, PA

Montrose is moderately more affordable than Boyertown, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Boyertown scores 81 compared to 72 for Montrose, 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 $854/month in Montrose — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montrose is more affordable at $160,000 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Boyertown is $54,179 compared to $56,484 in Montrose (-4.1%). Montrose 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 18.1% in Montrose.