Carlisle, PA vs Millersville, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Carlisle is 15.1% cheaper than Millersville. With a cost index of 81 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Carlisle to Millersville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $986/month compared to $1,322/month in Millersville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carlisle is more affordable at $212,400 median vs $265,500.

Median household income in Carlisle is $59,742 compared to $65,721 in Millersville (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Millersville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in Millersville.