Lebanon, PA vs Meadville, PA

Meadville is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lebanon scores 76 compared to 70 for Meadville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lebanon is $1,024/month compared to $887/month in Meadville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadville is more affordable at $115,700 median vs $143,200.

Median household income in Lebanon is $47,439 compared to $46,012 in Meadville (+3.1%). Lebanon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lebanon spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.1% in Meadville.