Delmont, PA vs New Cumberland, PA

Delmont is moderately more affordable than New Cumberland, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Delmont scores 77 compared to 84 for New Cumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Cumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delmont is $773/month compared to $1,031/month in New Cumberland — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delmont has cheaper rent, New Cumberland actually has lower median home values ($232,800 vs $247,000).

Median household income in Delmont is $65,291 compared to $81,947 in New Cumberland (-20.3%). While New Cumberland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delmont spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in New Cumberland.