Shillington, PA vs Stewartstown, PA

Stewartstown is moderately more affordable than Shillington, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Shillington scores 89 compared to 81 for Stewartstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shillington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shillington is $1,293/month compared to $864/month in Stewartstown — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartstown has cheaper rent, Shillington actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $250,400).

Median household income in Shillington is $77,289 compared to $69,583 in Stewartstown (+11.1%). While Shillington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shillington spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Stewartstown.