Clymer, PA vs Smithton, PA

Clymer is moderately more affordable than Smithton, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Clymer scores 63 compared to 68 for Smithton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clymer is $780/month compared to $859/month in Smithton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clymer is more affordable at $74,800 median vs $104,800.

Median household income in Clymer is $43,750 compared to $56,250 in Smithton (-22.2%). While Smithton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clymer spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Smithton.