Cross Keys, PA vs Jonestown, PA

Cross Keys is moderately more affordable than Jonestown, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Cross Keys scores 73 compared to 81 for Jonestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cross Keys is $1,128/month compared to $920/month in Jonestown — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jonestown has cheaper rent, Cross Keys actually has lower median home values ($96,400 vs $236,400).

Median household income in Cross Keys is $46,500 compared to $90,375 in Jonestown (-48.5%). While Jonestown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cross Keys spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Jonestown.