Fairchance, PA vs Forty Fort, PA

Fairchance is moderately more affordable than Forty Fort, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Fairchance scores 68 compared to 76 for Forty Fort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forty Fort can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairchance is $707/month compared to $991/month in Forty Fort — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairchance is more affordable at $159,000 median vs $163,400.

Median household income in Fairchance is $38,427 compared to $74,966 in Forty Fort (-48.7%). While Forty Fort is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairchance spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Forty Fort.