Belleville, PA vs Shickshinny, PA

Shickshinny is moderately more affordable than Belleville, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 67 compared to 60 for Shickshinny, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $693/month compared to $675/month in Shickshinny — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shickshinny is more affordable at $84,500 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Belleville is $64,179 compared to $42,813 in Shickshinny (+49.9%). While Belleville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Shickshinny.