Dormont, PA vs Meadowood, PA

Meadowood is moderately more affordable than Dormont, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Dormont scores 82 compared to 72 for Meadowood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dormont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dormont is $1,049/month compared to $773/month in Meadowood — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadowood is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $204,800.

Median household income in Dormont is $77,226 compared to $80,972 in Meadowood (-4.6%). Meadowood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dormont spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Meadowood.