Edwardsville, PA vs Orchard Hills, PA

Edwardsville is moderately more affordable than Orchard Hills, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 69 compared to 73 for Orchard Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orchard Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $875/month compared to $1,030/month in Orchard Hills — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edwardsville has cheaper rent, Orchard Hills actually has lower median home values ($110,900 vs $114,200).

Median household income in Edwardsville is $50,046 compared to $60,556 in Orchard Hills (-17.4%). While Orchard Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Orchard Hills.