Danville, PA vs St. Marys, PA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Danville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 78 compared to 68 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Danville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $969/month compared to $756/month in St. Marys — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $143,900 median vs $183,600.

Median household income in Danville is $55,625 compared to $64,471 in St. Marys (-13.7%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Marys.