Aldan, PA vs Progress, PA

Progress is moderately more affordable than Aldan, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Aldan scores 91 compared to 85 for Progress, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aldan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aldan is $1,191/month compared to $1,170/month in Progress — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Progress is more affordable at $192,000 median vs $227,900.

Median household income in Aldan is $78,147 compared to $75,362 in Progress (+3.7%). The higher salaries in Aldan partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aldan spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Progress.