Darlington, PA vs Shirleysburg, PA

Darlington is moderately more affordable than Shirleysburg, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Darlington scores 66 compared to 70 for Shirleysburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shirleysburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $713/month compared to $863/month in Shirleysburg — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Darlington has cheaper rent, Shirleysburg actually has lower median home values ($126,000 vs $131,800).

Median household income in Darlington is $62,321 compared to $54,375 in Shirleysburg (+14.6%). Darlington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Darlington spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Shirleysburg.