Quarryville, PA vs Swissvale, PA

Swissvale is moderately more affordable than Quarryville, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Quarryville scores 88 compared to 78 for Swissvale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quarryville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Quarryville is $1,107/month compared to $1,097/month in Swissvale — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Swissvale is more affordable at $141,300 median vs $244,900.

Median household income in Quarryville is $76,628 compared to $60,114 in Swissvale (+27.5%). While Quarryville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Quarryville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Swissvale.