Fayetteville, PA vs Galeton, PA

Galeton is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 76 compared to 70 for Galeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $961/month compared to $926/month in Galeton — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galeton is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $171,800.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $52,165 compared to $67,521 in Galeton (-22.7%). Galeton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Galeton.