Fairview-Ferndale, PA vs Starbrick, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairview-Ferndale is 15.5% cheaper than Starbrick. With a cost index of 62 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairview-Ferndale to Starbrick should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview-Ferndale is $730/month compared to $1,055/month in Starbrick — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview-Ferndale is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Fairview-Ferndale is $36,429 compared to $52,961 in Starbrick (-31.2%). While Starbrick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview-Ferndale spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Starbrick.