Auburn, PA vs McConnellstown, PA

Auburn is moderately more affordable than McConnellstown, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 83 compared to 89 for McConnellstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McConnellstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $1,133/month compared to $1,270/month in McConnellstown — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $182,300 median vs $202,400.

Median household income in Auburn is $67,679 compared to $98,000 in McConnellstown (-30.9%). While McConnellstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in McConnellstown.