Chevy Chase Heights, PA vs Penbrook, PA

Chevy Chase Heights is moderately more affordable than Penbrook, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Chevy Chase Heights scores 65 compared to 74 for Penbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Penbrook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chevy Chase Heights is $688/month compared to $946/month in Penbrook — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chevy Chase Heights is more affordable at $134,800 median vs $140,000.

Median household income in Chevy Chase Heights is $65,288 compared to $68,295 in Penbrook (-4.4%). Penbrook does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chevy Chase Heights spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Penbrook.