Brockway, PA vs Howard, PA

Brockway is moderately more affordable than Howard, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Brockway scores 66 compared to 77 for Howard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brockway is $726/month compared to $951/month in Howard — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brockway is more affordable at $125,200 median vs $189,800.

Median household income in Brockway is $54,293 compared to $60,417 in Howard (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Howard partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockway spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Howard.