South Pottstown, PA vs Steelton, PA

Steelton is moderately more affordable than South Pottstown, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. South Pottstown scores 94 compared to 83 for Steelton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Pottstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Pottstown is $1,236/month compared to $1,270/month in Steelton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Pottstown has cheaper rent, Steelton actually has lower median home values ($124,200 vs $258,300).

Median household income in South Pottstown is $70,000 compared to $55,963 in Steelton (+25.1%). While South Pottstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Pottstown spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Steelton.