Bristol, PA vs Pen Argyl, PA

Pen Argyl is moderately more affordable than Bristol, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Bristol scores 94 compared to 84 for Pen Argyl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bristol can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bristol is $1,281/month compared to $1,165/month in Pen Argyl — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pen Argyl is more affordable at $172,100 median vs $236,400.

Median household income in Bristol is $70,595 compared to $79,948 in Pen Argyl (-11.7%). Pen Argyl offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bristol spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Pen Argyl.