Canonsburg, PA vs Penbrook, PA

Penbrook is moderately more affordable than Canonsburg, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Canonsburg scores 78 compared to 74 for Penbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canonsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canonsburg is $964/month compared to $946/month in Penbrook — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Penbrook is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $192,100.

Median household income in Canonsburg is $80,581 compared to $68,295 in Penbrook (+18%). While Canonsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canonsburg spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Penbrook.