2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 1374 cities in Pennsylvania.
Average median home value across Pennsylvania cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Pennsylvania.
COL index 94.4 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Pennsylvania.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Davids CDP | 154.1 | Very Expensive | $986,300 | N/A |
| 2 | Villanova CDP | 151.1 | Very Expensive | $945,600 | N/A |
| 3 | Merion Station CDP | 145.8 | Very Expensive | $875,500 | N/A |
| 4 | Newtown | 134.3 | Very Expensive | $721,700 | N/A |
| 5 | Rose Valley | 132.2 | Very Expensive | $694,200 | N/A |
| 6 | Rosemont CDP | 130.7 | Very Expensive | $675,100 | N/A |
| 7 | Narberth | 130.4 | Very Expensive | $671,100 | N/A |
| 8 | Bryn Athyn | 130.4 | Very Expensive | $670,800 | N/A |
| 9 | Wayne CDP | 130.0 | Very Expensive | $664,900 | N/A |
| 10 | Devon CDP | 129.5 | Very Expensive | $658,100 | N/A |
| 11 | Berwyn CDP | 128.4 | Very Expensive | $643,800 | N/A |
| 12 | Woodside CDP | 128.0 | Very Expensive | $638,500 | N/A |
| 13 | Bala Cynwyd CDP | 127.2 | Very Expensive | $628,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Woodbourne CDP | 127.2 | Very Expensive | $627,300 | N/A |
| 15 | Eagleview CDP | 126.2 | Very Expensive | $614,400 | N/A |
| 16 | Fort Washington CDP | 122.2 | Very Expensive | $561,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Swarthmore | 121.9 | Very Expensive | $557,900 | N/A |
| 18 | Plumsteadville CDP | 121.7 | Very Expensive | $555,300 | N/A |
| 19 | Dilworthtown CDP | 121.4 | Very Expensive | $550,500 | N/A |
| 20 | Maple Glen CDP | 120.9 | Very Expensive | $543,800 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources