Fredericktown, PA vs Sweden Valley, PA

Fredericktown, PA and Sweden Valley, PA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Fredericktown scores 78 while Sweden Valley scores 76 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericktown is $838/month compared to $959/month in Sweden Valley — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fredericktown has cheaper rent, Sweden Valley actually has lower median home values ($166,700 vs $232,700).

Median household income in Fredericktown is $133,782 compared to $62,813 in Sweden Valley (+113%). While Fredericktown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericktown spend roughly 7.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Sweden Valley.