East Stroudsburg, PA vs Pottstown, PA

Pottstown is moderately more affordable than East Stroudsburg, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. East Stroudsburg scores 91 compared to 86 for Pottstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Stroudsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Stroudsburg is $1,375/month compared to $1,181/month in Pottstown — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottstown is more affordable at $172,300 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in East Stroudsburg is $61,792 compared to $56,174 in Pottstown (+10%). While East Stroudsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Stroudsburg spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 25.2% in Pottstown.