Bellevue, PA vs New Castle, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Castle is 26.4% cheaper than Bellevue. With a cost index of 60 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Castle to Bellevue should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $935/month compared to $698/month in New Castle — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $177,900.

Median household income in Bellevue is $64,888 compared to $41,478 in New Castle (+56.4%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in New Castle.