Brickerville, PA vs Northumberland, PA

Northumberland is moderately more affordable than Brickerville, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Brickerville scores 85 compared to 76 for Northumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brickerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brickerville is $914/month compared to $986/month in Northumberland — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brickerville has cheaper rent, Northumberland actually has lower median home values ($158,200 vs $281,800).

Median household income in Brickerville is $73,750 compared to $57,162 in Northumberland (+29%). While Brickerville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brickerville spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Northumberland.