Bedford, PA vs Old Forge, PA

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Old Forge, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 69 compared to 73 for Old Forge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Forge 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 $862/month in Old Forge — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bedford has cheaper rent, Old Forge actually has lower median home values ($169,700 vs $182,300).

Median household income in Bedford is $50,570 compared to $73,258 in Old Forge (-31%). While Old Forge 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, more than the 14.1% in Old Forge.