Croydon, PA vs Macungie, PA

Croydon is moderately more affordable than Macungie, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Croydon scores 97 compared to 110 for Macungie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Macungie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Croydon is $1,308/month compared to $1,679/month in Macungie — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Croydon is more affordable at $265,000 median vs $293,900.

Median household income in Croydon is $59,883 compared to $74,056 in Macungie (-19.1%). While Macungie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Croydon spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Macungie.