Curwensville, PA vs South New Castle, PA

Curwensville is moderately more affordable than South New Castle, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Curwensville scores 62 compared to 69 for South New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South New Castle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Curwensville is $686/month compared to $946/month in South New Castle — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curwensville has cheaper rent, South New Castle actually has lower median home values ($86,000 vs $95,700).

Median household income in Curwensville is $50,679 compared to $62,321 in South New Castle (-18.7%). While South New Castle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Curwensville spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in South New Castle.