Bentleyville, PA vs Shamokin, PA

Shamokin is moderately more affordable than Bentleyville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Bentleyville scores 63 compared to 58 for Shamokin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bentleyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bentleyville is $607/month compared to $649/month in Shamokin — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bentleyville has cheaper rent, Shamokin actually has lower median home values ($57,400 vs $135,900).

Median household income in Bentleyville is $56,179 compared to $36,438 in Shamokin (+54.2%). While Bentleyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bentleyville spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Shamokin.