Cross Roads, PA vs Lakemont, PA

Lakemont is moderately more affordable than Cross Roads, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Cross Roads scores 84 compared to 77 for Lakemont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cross Roads can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cross Roads is $1,000/month compared to $1,103/month in Lakemont — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cross Roads has cheaper rent, Lakemont actually has lower median home values ($147,300 vs $244,300).

Median household income in Cross Roads is $93,750 compared to $49,036 in Lakemont (+91.2%). While Cross Roads 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 Roads spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Lakemont.