Carlisle, PA vs East Stroudsburg, PA

Carlisle is moderately more affordable than East Stroudsburg, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 81 compared to 91 for East Stroudsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Stroudsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $986/month compared to $1,375/month in East Stroudsburg — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carlisle has cheaper rent, East Stroudsburg actually has lower median home values ($199,200 vs $212,400).

Median household income in Carlisle is $59,742 compared to $61,792 in East Stroudsburg (-3.3%). East Stroudsburg does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in East Stroudsburg.

Climate-wise, Carlisle is notably warmer with an average of 55.2°F compared to 45.8°F in East Stroudsburg. East Stroudsburg receives more rainfall at 50.2" per year compared to 41" in Carlisle.