Edgewood, PA vs McElhattan, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. McElhattan is 20% cheaper than Edgewood. With a cost index of 78 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from McElhattan to Edgewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $1,140/month compared to $900/month in McElhattan — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McElhattan is more affordable at $224,200 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Edgewood is $102,361 compared to $63,542 in McElhattan (+61.1%). While Edgewood 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 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in McElhattan.