Meadowood, PA vs New Salem, PA

Meadowood is moderately more affordable than New Salem, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Meadowood scores 72 compared to 79 for New Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meadowood is $773/month compared to $850/month in New Salem — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadowood is more affordable at $185,700 median vs $239,900.

Median household income in Meadowood is $80,972 compared to $103,750 in New Salem (-22%). While New Salem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadowood spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in New Salem.