Kutztown, PA vs Tatamy, PA

Kutztown is moderately more affordable than Tatamy, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Kutztown scores 87 compared to 100 for Tatamy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tatamy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kutztown is $1,139/month compared to $1,375/month in Tatamy — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kutztown is more affordable at $227,500 median vs $292,900.

Median household income in Kutztown is $52,722 compared to $111,696 in Tatamy (-52.8%). While Tatamy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kutztown spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Tatamy.