Bangor, PA vs St. Lawrence, PA

Bangor is moderately more affordable than St. Lawrence, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Bangor scores 80 compared to 87 for St. Lawrence, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Lawrence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $1,049/month compared to $1,180/month in St. Lawrence — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bangor is more affordable at $167,100 median vs $207,600.

Median household income in Bangor is $63,542 compared to $81,378 in St. Lawrence (-21.9%). While St. Lawrence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in St. Lawrence.