Leesport, PA vs Red Lion, PA

Red Lion is moderately more affordable than Leesport, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Leesport scores 80 compared to 74 for Red Lion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leesport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leesport is $988/month compared to $863/month in Red Lion — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Lion is more affordable at $172,000 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in Leesport is $96,500 compared to $63,672 in Red Lion (+51.6%). While Leesport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leesport spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Red Lion.