Meadville, PA vs Scottdale, PA

Scottdale is moderately more affordable than Meadville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Meadville scores 70 compared to 65 for Scottdale, 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 $686/month in Scottdale — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scottdale has cheaper rent, Meadville actually has lower median home values ($115,700 vs $137,700).

Median household income in Meadville is $46,012 compared to $56,667 in Scottdale (-18.8%). Scottdale 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 14.5% in Scottdale.