Fairview-Ferndale, PA vs West York, PA

Fairview-Ferndale is moderately more affordable than West York, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Fairview-Ferndale scores 62 compared to 72 for West York, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West York can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview-Ferndale is $730/month compared to $962/month in West York — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview-Ferndale is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $113,400.

Median household income in Fairview-Ferndale is $36,429 compared to $67,938 in West York (-46.4%). While West York is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview-Ferndale spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in West York.