Bedford, PA vs Lewistown, PA

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Bedford, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 69 compared to 65 for Lewistown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bedford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $674/month compared to $765/month in Lewistown — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bedford has cheaper rent, Lewistown actually has lower median home values ($98,600 vs $182,300).

Median household income in Bedford is $50,570 compared to $40,179 in Lewistown (+25.9%). While Bedford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Lewistown.