Dallastown, PA vs Elverson, PA

Dallastown is moderately more affordable than Elverson, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Dallastown scores 82 compared to 90 for Elverson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elverson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallastown is $1,130/month compared to $847/month in Elverson — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elverson has cheaper rent, Dallastown actually has lower median home values ($171,600 vs $347,100).

Median household income in Dallastown is $59,423 compared to $76,823 in Elverson (-22.6%). While Elverson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallastown spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Elverson.