Clairton, PA vs Evans City, PA

Clairton is moderately more affordable than Evans City, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Clairton scores 66 compared to 75 for Evans City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evans City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clairton is $932/month compared to $821/month in Evans City — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evans City has cheaper rent, Clairton actually has lower median home values ($59,100 vs $209,800).

Median household income in Clairton is $39,884 compared to $72,414 in Evans City (-44.9%). While Evans City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clairton spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Evans City.