Exeter, PA vs Stewartstown, PA

Exeter is moderately more affordable than Stewartstown, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Exeter scores 75 compared to 81 for Stewartstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Exeter is $1,026/month compared to $864/month in Stewartstown — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartstown has cheaper rent, Exeter actually has lower median home values ($132,500 vs $250,400).

Median household income in Exeter is $49,432 compared to $69,583 in Stewartstown (-29%). While Stewartstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Exeter spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Stewartstown.