Derry, PA vs Morrisville, PA

Derry is moderately more affordable than Morrisville, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Derry scores 61 compared to 68 for Morrisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morrisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Derry is $593/month compared to $733/month in Morrisville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Derry is more affordable at $122,200 median vs $152,400.

Median household income in Derry is $49,051 compared to $60,038 in Morrisville (-18.3%). While Morrisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Derry spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Morrisville.