Clairton, PA vs Lebanon South, PA

Clairton is moderately more affordable than Lebanon South, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Clairton scores 66 compared to 76 for Lebanon South, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon South 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 $892/month in Lebanon South — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lebanon South has cheaper rent, Clairton actually has lower median home values ($59,100 vs $193,000).

Median household income in Clairton is $39,884 compared to $77,608 in Lebanon South (-48.6%). While Lebanon South 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 13.8% in Lebanon South.