Hatboro, PA vs Phoenixville, PA

Phoenixville is moderately more affordable than Hatboro, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Hatboro scores 118 compared to 112 for Phoenixville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatboro is $1,781/month compared to $1,563/month in Phoenixville — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Phoenixville has cheaper rent, Hatboro actually has lower median home values ($340,100 vs $348,200).

Median household income in Hatboro is $108,927 compared to $94,411 in Phoenixville (+15.4%). While Hatboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatboro spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Phoenixville.