Brentwood, PA vs New Castle, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Castle is 16% cheaper than Brentwood. With a cost index of 60 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Castle to Brentwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brentwood is $822/month compared to $698/month in New Castle — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $143,700.

Median household income in Brentwood is $60,432 compared to $41,478 in New Castle (+45.7%). While Brentwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brentwood spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in New Castle.