Pennville, PA vs Steelton, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Steelton is 24.5% cheaper than Pennville. With a cost index of 83 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Steelton to Pennville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pennville is $1,732/month compared to $1,270/month in Steelton — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steelton is more affordable at $124,200 median vs $199,400.

Median household income in Pennville is $72,842 compared to $55,963 in Steelton (+30.2%). While Pennville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pennville spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 27.2% in Steelton.