Carlisle, PA vs Parkville, PA

Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Parkville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 81 compared to 87 for Parkville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $986/month compared to $1,181/month in Parkville — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carlisle has cheaper rent, Parkville actually has lower median home values ($207,100 vs $212,400).

Median household income in Carlisle is $59,742 compared to $74,509 in Parkville (-19.8%). While Parkville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Parkville.