Pottstown, PA vs Swissvale, PA

Swissvale is moderately more affordable than Pottstown, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Pottstown scores 86 compared to 78 for Swissvale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pottstown 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 $1,097/month in Swissvale — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Swissvale is more affordable at $141,300 median vs $172,300.

Median household income in Pottstown is $56,174 compared to $60,114 in Swissvale (-6.6%). Swissvale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pottstown spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Swissvale.