Economy, PA vs Edgewood, PA

Economy is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Economy scores 81 compared to 94 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Economy is $907/month compared to $1,140/month in Edgewood — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Economy is more affordable at $244,700 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Economy is $94,430 compared to $102,361 in Edgewood (-7.7%). The higher salaries in Edgewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Economy spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Edgewood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 52.4°F). Edgewood receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Economy.