Beaver Falls, PA vs New Castle, PA

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Beaver Falls, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Beaver Falls scores 63 compared to 60 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaver Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver Falls is $740/month compared to $698/month in New Castle — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $92,900.

Median household income in Beaver Falls is $48,462 compared to $41,478 in New Castle (+16.8%). While Beaver Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Falls spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in New Castle.