Guilford, PA vs Mars, PA

Mars is moderately more affordable than Guilford, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Guilford scores 90 compared to 83 for Mars, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guilford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guilford is $1,135/month compared to $884/month in Mars — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mars has cheaper rent, Guilford actually has lower median home values ($270,800 vs $286,200).

Median household income in Guilford is $121,112 compared to $58,000 in Mars (+108.8%). While Guilford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guilford spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Mars.