Chestnut Hill, PA vs Lansdale, PA

Lansdale is moderately more affordable than Chestnut Hill, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Chestnut Hill scores 117 compared to 104 for Lansdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chestnut Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chestnut Hill is $1,746/month compared to $1,390/month in Lansdale — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lansdale is more affordable at $319,000 median vs $362,800.

Median household income in Chestnut Hill is $125,417 compared to $86,460 in Lansdale (+45.1%). While Chestnut Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chestnut Hill spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Lansdale.