Meadville, PA vs Tarentum, PA

Tarentum is moderately more affordable than Meadville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Meadville scores 70 compared to 62 for Tarentum, 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 $732/month in Tarentum — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tarentum is more affordable at $76,200 median vs $115,700.

Median household income in Meadville is $46,012 compared to $42,453 in Tarentum (+8.4%). The higher salaries in Meadville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadville spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Tarentum.