East Washington, PA vs Spry, PA

East Washington is moderately more affordable than Spry, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. East Washington scores 81 compared to 94 for Spry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Washington is $918/month compared to $1,412/month in Spry — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while East Washington has cheaper rent, Spry actually has lower median home values ($215,600 vs $249,100).

Median household income in East Washington is $80,556 compared to $88,529 in Spry (-9%). The higher salaries in Spry partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Washington spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Spry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 52.4°F). Spry receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 41.3" in East Washington.