Brentwood, PA vs Mount Oliver, PA

Brentwood is moderately more affordable than Mount Oliver, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Brentwood scores 70 compared to 74 for Mount Oliver, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Oliver can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brentwood is $822/month compared to $1,102/month in Mount Oliver — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brentwood has cheaper rent, Mount Oliver actually has lower median home values ($84,700 vs $143,700).

Median household income in Brentwood is $60,432 compared to $50,379 in Mount Oliver (+20%). Brentwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Mount Oliver.