Milroy, PA vs Reedsville, PA

Reedsville is moderately more affordable than Milroy, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Milroy scores 63 compared to 56 for Reedsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milroy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milroy is $686/month compared to $548/month in Reedsville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Reedsville is more affordable at $76,400 median vs $110,100.

Median household income in Milroy is $71,366 compared to $56,548 in Reedsville (+26.2%). While Milroy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milroy spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 11.6% in Reedsville.