Carrolltown, PA vs Darlington, PA

Carrolltown is moderately more affordable than Darlington, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Carrolltown scores 61 compared to 66 for Darlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Darlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrolltown is $667/month compared to $713/month in Darlington — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrolltown is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $131,800.

Median household income in Carrolltown is $57,500 compared to $62,321 in Darlington (-7.7%). The higher salaries in Darlington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrolltown spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Darlington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 51.8°F). Carrolltown receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 39.6" in Darlington.