Pottstown, PA vs Shiloh, PA

Pottstown is moderately more affordable than Shiloh, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Pottstown scores 86 compared to 99 for Shiloh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shiloh 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 $1,519/month in Shiloh — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottstown is more affordable at $172,300 median vs $233,300.

Median household income in Pottstown is $56,174 compared to $82,205 in Shiloh (-31.7%). While Shiloh 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 22.2% in Shiloh.