Darby, PA vs Shrewsbury, PA

Darby is moderately more affordable than Shrewsbury, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Darby scores 85 compared to 91 for Shrewsbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shrewsbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darby is $1,337/month compared to $1,091/month in Shrewsbury — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shrewsbury has cheaper rent, Darby actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $296,300).

Median household income in Darby is $45,128 compared to $95,962 in Shrewsbury (-53%). While Shrewsbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darby spend roughly 35.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Shrewsbury. The Shrewsbury ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.