Crenshaw, PA vs East Vandergrift, PA

East Vandergrift is moderately more affordable than Crenshaw, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Crenshaw scores 76 compared to 67 for East Vandergrift, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crenshaw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crenshaw is $932/month compared to $942/month in East Vandergrift — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crenshaw has cheaper rent, East Vandergrift actually has lower median home values ($67,400 vs $176,400).

Median household income in Crenshaw is $72,813 compared to $55,724 in East Vandergrift (+30.7%). While Crenshaw is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crenshaw spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in East Vandergrift.

Climate-wise, East Vandergrift is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Crenshaw. Crenshaw receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 41.3" in East Vandergrift.