Arnold, PA vs Newport, PA

Arnold is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Arnold scores 64 compared to 73 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnold is $799/month compared to $874/month in Newport — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arnold is more affordable at $76,800 median vs $147,300.

Median household income in Arnold is $48,119 compared to $60,644 in Newport (-20.7%). While Newport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnold spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Newport.