Adamsburg, PA vs Shartlesville, PA

Adamsburg is moderately more affordable than Shartlesville, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Adamsburg scores 73 compared to 84 for Shartlesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shartlesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adamsburg is $777/month compared to $964/month in Shartlesville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adamsburg is more affordable at $193,800 median vs $255,600.

Median household income in Adamsburg is $73,750 compared to $71,875 in Shartlesville (+2.6%). Adamsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Adamsburg spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Shartlesville.