Morrisville, PA vs Pen Argyl, PA

Pen Argyl is moderately more affordable than Morrisville, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Morrisville scores 92 compared to 84 for Pen Argyl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morrisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morrisville is $1,123/month compared to $1,165/month in Pen Argyl — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Morrisville has cheaper rent, Pen Argyl actually has lower median home values ($172,100 vs $275,100).

Median household income in Morrisville is $94,126 compared to $79,948 in Pen Argyl (+17.7%). While Morrisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Morrisville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Pen Argyl.