Doylestown, PA vs Lima, PA

Doylestown is moderately more affordable than Lima, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Doylestown scores 129 compared to 137 for Lima, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lima can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Doylestown is $1,754/month compared to $2,343/month in Lima — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Doylestown has cheaper rent, Lima actually has lower median home values ($372,300 vs $491,700).

Median household income in Doylestown is $93,672 compared to $76,953 in Lima (+21.7%). Doylestown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Doylestown spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 36.5% in Lima. The Doylestown ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.