Connellsville, PA vs Mount Union, PA

Mount Union is moderately more affordable than Connellsville, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Connellsville scores 63 compared to 57 for Mount Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Connellsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Connellsville is $665/month compared to $495/month in Mount Union — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Union is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $117,200.

Median household income in Connellsville is $47,176 compared to $38,947 in Mount Union (+21.1%). 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, more than the 15.3% in Mount Union.