Gastonville, PA vs Palmyra, PA

Gastonville is moderately more affordable than Palmyra, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Gastonville scores 78 compared to 83 for Palmyra, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palmyra can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gastonville is $995/month compared to $1,058/month in Palmyra — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gastonville is more affordable at $173,000 median vs $211,900.

Median household income in Gastonville is $78,438 compared to $71,018 in Palmyra (+10.4%). Gastonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gastonville spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Palmyra.