Dudley, PA vs Mertztown, PA

Dudley is moderately more affordable than Mertztown, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Dudley scores 74 compared to 83 for Mertztown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mertztown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dudley is $1,125/month compared to $1,150/month in Mertztown — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dudley is more affordable at $82,900 median vs $173,300.

Median household income in Dudley is $54,659 compared to $64,318 in Mertztown (-15%). While Mertztown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dudley spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Mertztown.