Fayetteville, PA vs Glenolden, PA

Fayetteville is moderately more affordable than Glenolden, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 76 compared to 88 for Glenolden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenolden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $961/month compared to $1,185/month in Glenolden — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fayetteville is more affordable at $171,800 median vs $203,100.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $52,165 compared to $71,145 in Glenolden (-26.7%). While Glenolden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Glenolden.