Ferndale, PA vs Jessup, PA

Ferndale is moderately more affordable than Jessup, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Ferndale scores 63 compared to 74 for Jessup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jessup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferndale is $836/month compared to $902/month in Jessup — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ferndale is more affordable at $81,600 median vs $170,000.

Median household income in Ferndale is $56,951 compared to $61,174 in Jessup (-6.9%). Jessup does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ferndale spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Jessup.