Eddystone, PA vs Milton, PA

Milton is moderately more affordable than Eddystone, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Eddystone scores 85 compared to 75 for Milton, 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 $902/month in Milton — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milton has cheaper rent, Eddystone actually has lower median home values ($117,500 vs $172,100).

Median household income in Eddystone is $53,665 compared to $53,552 in Milton (+0.2%). Eddystone does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Eddystone spend roughly 29.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Milton.