Calumet, PA vs Clarendon, PA

Clarendon is moderately more affordable than Calumet, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Calumet scores 73 compared to 68 for Clarendon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calumet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet is $912/month compared to $930/month in Clarendon — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Calumet has cheaper rent, Clarendon actually has lower median home values ($82,000 vs $146,300).

Median household income in Calumet is $78,059 compared to $61,786 in Clarendon (+26.3%). While Calumet is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Clarendon.

Climate-wise, Calumet is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 45.9°F in Clarendon. Clarendon receives more rainfall at 41.9" per year compared to 41.3" in Calumet.