Blakely, PA vs Colonial Park, PA

Blakely is moderately more affordable than Colonial Park, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Blakely scores 78 compared to 91 for Colonial Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colonial Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blakely is $988/month compared to $1,272/month in Colonial Park — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blakely is more affordable at $183,600 median vs $223,800.

Median household income in Blakely is $59,858 compared to $69,804 in Colonial Park (-14.2%). The higher salaries in Colonial Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blakely spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Colonial Park.

Climate-wise, Colonial Park is notably warmer with an average of 55.2°F compared to 51.3°F in Blakely. Colonial Park receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 38.7" in Blakely.