Drexel Hill, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Lancaster is moderately more affordable than Drexel Hill, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Drexel Hill scores 95 compared to 86 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Drexel Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Drexel Hill is $1,312/month compared to $1,177/month in Lancaster — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lancaster is more affordable at $203,700 median vs $239,900.

Median household income in Drexel Hill is $87,993 compared to $63,421 in Lancaster (+38.7%). While Drexel Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Drexel Hill spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Lancaster.