Lansdale, PA vs Oakmont, PA

Oakmont is moderately more affordable than Lansdale, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Lansdale scores 104 compared to 93 for Oakmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lansdale is $1,390/month compared to $1,125/month in Oakmont — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakmont is more affordable at $317,700 median vs $319,000.

Median household income in Lansdale is $86,460 compared to $89,055 in Oakmont (-2.9%). Oakmont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansdale spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Oakmont.