Meadville, PA vs Minersville, PA

Minersville is moderately more affordable than Meadville, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Meadville scores 70 compared to 62 for Minersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meadville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Meadville is $887/month compared to $736/month in Minersville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Minersville is more affordable at $80,400 median vs $115,700.

Median household income in Meadville is $46,012 compared to $55,938 in Minersville (-17.7%). Minersville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadville spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Minersville.