Glenside, PA vs Murrysville, PA

Murrysville is moderately more affordable than Glenside, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Glenside scores 111 compared to 104 for Murrysville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenside is $1,435/month compared to $1,495/month in Murrysville — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glenside has cheaper rent, Murrysville actually has lower median home values ($316,400 vs $380,300).

Median household income in Glenside is $101,050 compared to $120,685 in Murrysville (-16.3%). Murrysville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenside spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Murrysville.