Altoona, PA vs Greensburg, PA

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Greensburg, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 64 compared to 73 for Greensburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greensburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altoona is $789/month compared to $829/month in Greensburg — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altoona is more affordable at $113,600 median vs $177,000.

Median household income in Altoona is $50,171 compared to $62,977 in Greensburg (-20.3%). While Greensburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Greensburg.