Dallastown, PA vs Lansdowne, PA

Dallastown is moderately more affordable than Lansdowne, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Dallastown scores 82 compared to 89 for Lansdowne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansdowne 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 $1,219/month in Lansdowne — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dallastown is more affordable at $171,600 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in Dallastown is $59,423 compared to $69,261 in Lansdowne (-14.2%). While Lansdowne 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 21.1% in Lansdowne.