Carnegie, PA vs Colwyn, PA

Carnegie is moderately more affordable than Colwyn, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Carnegie scores 74 compared to 83 for Colwyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colwyn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carnegie is $880/month compared to $1,267/month in Colwyn — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carnegie has cheaper rent, Colwyn actually has lower median home values ($105,800 vs $168,800).

Median household income in Carnegie is $62,327 compared to $53,092 in Colwyn (+17.4%). Carnegie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carnegie spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.6% in Colwyn.

Climate-wise, Colwyn is notably warmer with an average of 56.3°F compared to 51.8°F in Carnegie. Colwyn receives more rainfall at 44.1" per year compared to 39.6" in Carnegie.