Meadville, PA vs West Reading, PA

Meadville is moderately more affordable than West Reading, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Meadville scores 70 compared to 82 for West Reading, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Reading 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 $1,159/month in West Reading — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadville is more affordable at $115,700 median vs $159,700.

Median household income in Meadville is $46,012 compared to $61,974 in West Reading (-25.8%). While West Reading is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Meadville spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in West Reading.