Pottstown, PA vs Quakertown, PA

Pottstown is moderately more affordable than Quakertown, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Pottstown scores 86 compared to 95 for Quakertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quakertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pottstown is $1,181/month compared to $1,253/month in Quakertown — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottstown is more affordable at $172,300 median vs $253,200.

Median household income in Pottstown is $56,174 compared to $70,978 in Quakertown (-20.9%). While Quakertown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pottstown spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Quakertown.