Clairton, PA vs McKeesport, PA

McKeesport is moderately more affordable than Clairton, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Clairton scores 66 compared to 63 for McKeesport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clairton 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 $786/month in McKeesport — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while McKeesport has cheaper rent, Clairton actually has lower median home values ($59,100 vs $69,800).

Median household income in Clairton is $39,884 compared to $31,854 in McKeesport (+25.2%). While Clairton 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, less than the 29.6% in McKeesport.