Glenolden, PA vs Rheems, PA

Glenolden is moderately more affordable than Rheems, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Glenolden scores 88 compared to 103 for Rheems, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rheems 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 $1,575/month in Rheems — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenolden is more affordable at $203,100 median vs $257,500.

Median household income in Glenolden is $71,145 compared to $93,229 in Rheems (-23.7%). While Rheems is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenolden spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Rheems.