Beaver Falls, PA vs West Mifflin, PA

Beaver Falls is moderately more affordable than West Mifflin, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Beaver Falls scores 63 compared to 67 for West Mifflin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Mifflin 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 $748/month in West Mifflin — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaver Falls is more affordable at $92,900 median vs $131,400.

Median household income in Beaver Falls is $48,462 compared to $70,335 in West Mifflin (-31.1%). While West Mifflin 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, more than the 12.8% in West Mifflin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 52.4°F). West Mifflin receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Beaver Falls.