Athens, PA vs Yoe, PA

Athens is moderately more affordable than Yoe, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 72 compared to 78 for Yoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $834/month compared to $992/month in Yoe — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Athens is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $175,900.

Median household income in Athens is $49,588 compared to $64,792 in Yoe (-23.5%). While Yoe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Yoe.

Climate-wise, Yoe is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48°F in Athens. Yoe receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 32.4" in Athens.