Folcroft, PA vs Lansdale, PA

Folcroft is moderately more affordable than Lansdale, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Folcroft scores 89 compared to 104 for Lansdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Folcroft is $1,363/month compared to $1,390/month in Lansdale — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Folcroft is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $319,000.

Median household income in Folcroft is $58,899 compared to $86,460 in Lansdale (-31.9%). While Lansdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Folcroft spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Lansdale.