Clarendon, PA vs Foster Brook, PA

Foster Brook is moderately more affordable than Clarendon, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Clarendon scores 68 compared to 64 for Foster Brook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarendon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon is $930/month compared to $709/month in Foster Brook — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Foster Brook has cheaper rent, Clarendon actually has lower median home values ($82,000 vs $109,100).

Median household income in Clarendon is $61,786 compared to $69,659 in Foster Brook (-11.3%). Foster Brook offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Foster Brook.