Croydon, PA vs Plum, PA

Plum is moderately more affordable than Croydon, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Croydon scores 97 compared to 86 for Plum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Croydon 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 $1,156/month in Plum — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plum is more affordable at $218,600 median vs $265,000.

Median household income in Croydon is $59,883 compared to $98,475 in Plum (-39.2%). Plum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Croydon spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Plum.