Crafton, PA vs Jermyn, PA

Jermyn is moderately more affordable than Crafton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Crafton scores 80 compared to 71 for Jermyn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crafton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crafton is $1,006/month compared to $776/month in Jermyn — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jermyn is more affordable at $185,900 median vs $193,600.

Median household income in Crafton is $71,458 compared to $59,133 in Jermyn (+20.8%). While Crafton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crafton spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Jermyn.