Carlisle, PA vs Quakertown, PA

Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Quakertown, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 81 compared to 95 for Quakertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quakertown 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 $1,253/month in Quakertown — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carlisle is more affordable at $212,400 median vs $253,200.

Median household income in Carlisle is $59,742 compared to $70,978 in Quakertown (-15.8%). While Quakertown 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, less than the 21.2% in Quakertown.