Glenolden, PA vs Penndel, PA

Glenolden is moderately more affordable than Penndel, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Glenolden scores 88 compared to 103 for Penndel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Penndel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenolden is $1,185/month compared to $1,337/month in Penndel — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenolden is more affordable at $203,100 median vs $318,900.

Median household income in Glenolden is $71,145 compared to $75,000 in Penndel (-5.1%). Penndel 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 Glenolden spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Penndel.