Chambersburg, PA vs East Stroudsburg, PA

Chambersburg is moderately more affordable than East Stroudsburg, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Chambersburg scores 82 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 Chambersburg is $1,088/month compared to $1,375/month in East Stroudsburg — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chambersburg is more affordable at $196,200 median vs $199,200.

Median household income in Chambersburg is $56,177 compared to $61,792 in East Stroudsburg (-9.1%). The higher salaries in East Stroudsburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chambersburg spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in East Stroudsburg.

Climate-wise, Chambersburg is notably warmer with an average of 55.4°F compared to 45.8°F in East Stroudsburg. East Stroudsburg receives more rainfall at 50.2" per year compared to 35.6" in Chambersburg.