Eddystone, PA vs Forest Hills, PA

Forest Hills is moderately more affordable than Eddystone, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Eddystone scores 85 compared to 78 for Forest Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eddystone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eddystone is $1,312/month compared to $970/month in Forest Hills — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Forest Hills has cheaper rent, Eddystone actually has lower median home values ($117,500 vs $182,200).

Median household income in Eddystone is $53,665 compared to $86,802 in Forest Hills (-38.2%). Forest Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eddystone spend roughly 29.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Forest Hills.