Glassport, PA vs Meadville, PA

Glassport is moderately more affordable than Meadville, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Glassport scores 66 compared to 70 for Meadville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meadville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glassport is $844/month compared to $887/month in Meadville — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glassport is more affordable at $82,400 median vs $115,700.

Median household income in Glassport is $45,354 compared to $46,012 in Meadville (-1.4%). Meadville 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 Glassport spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Meadville.