Beaver Falls, PA vs Chambersburg, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Beaver Falls is 23% cheaper than Chambersburg. With a cost index of 63 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Beaver Falls to Chambersburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver Falls is $740/month compared to $1,088/month in Chambersburg — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaver Falls is more affordable at $92,900 median vs $196,200.

Median household income in Beaver Falls is $48,462 compared to $56,177 in Chambersburg (-13.7%). The higher salaries in Chambersburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Falls spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Chambersburg.

Climate-wise, Chambersburg is notably warmer with an average of 55.4°F compared to 51.8°F in Beaver Falls. Beaver Falls receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 35.6" in Chambersburg.