Belle Vernon, PA vs Gastonville, PA

Belle Vernon is moderately more affordable than Gastonville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Belle Vernon scores 66 compared to 78 for Gastonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gastonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Vernon is $715/month compared to $995/month in Gastonville — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belle Vernon is more affordable at $135,800 median vs $173,000.

Median household income in Belle Vernon is $38,992 compared to $78,438 in Gastonville (-50.3%). While Gastonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Vernon spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Gastonville.