Bear Lake, PA vs New Salem, PA

Bear Lake is moderately more affordable than New Salem, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Bear Lake scores 79 compared to 85 for New Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Bear Lake are $64,000 compared to $142,200 in New Salem, a 55% gap.

Median household income in Bear Lake is $33,125 compared to $100,688 in New Salem (-67.1%). While New Salem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.