Edgewood, PA vs Port Royal, PA

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Port Royal, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 61 compared to 66 for Port Royal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Royal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $671/month compared to $685/month in Port Royal — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewood is more affordable at $85,300 median vs $145,200.

Median household income in Edgewood is $44,671 compared to $62,232 in Port Royal (-28.2%). While Port Royal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Port Royal.