Dallastown, PA vs Emmaus, PA

Dallastown is moderately more affordable than Emmaus, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Dallastown scores 82 compared to 95 for Emmaus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emmaus 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 $1,331/month in Emmaus — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dallastown is more affordable at $171,600 median vs $244,300.

Median household income in Dallastown is $59,423 compared to $82,875 in Emmaus (-28.3%). While Emmaus 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 19.3% in Emmaus.