McElhattan, PA vs West Falls, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Falls is 16% cheaper than McElhattan. With a cost index of 67 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Falls to McElhattan should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in McElhattan is $900/month compared to $725/month in West Falls — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Falls is more affordable at $156,300 median vs $224,200.

Median household income in McElhattan is $63,542 compared to $60,750 in West Falls (+4.6%). McElhattan 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 McElhattan spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in West Falls.