Connellsville, PA vs Johnstown, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Johnstown is 18.5% cheaper than Connellsville. With a cost index of 53 vs 63, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Johnstown to Connellsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Connellsville is $665/month compared to $616/month in Johnstown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnstown is more affordable at $42,100 median vs $117,200.

Median household income in Connellsville is $47,176 compared to $34,784 in Johnstown (+35.6%). While Connellsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Connellsville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Johnstown.