Matamoras, PA vs Ridley Park, PA

Matamoras is moderately more affordable than Ridley Park, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Matamoras scores 93 compared to 99 for Ridley Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridley Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matamoras is $1,328/month compared to $1,361/month in Ridley Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Matamoras is more affordable at $237,600 median vs $261,900.

Median household income in Matamoras is $74,145 compared to $94,485 in Ridley Park (-21.5%). While Ridley Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Matamoras spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Ridley Park.