Fayetteville, PA vs Montandon, PA

Montandon is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 76 compared to 72 for Montandon, 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 $763/month in Montandon — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montandon has cheaper rent, Fayetteville actually has lower median home values ($171,800 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Fayetteville is $52,165 compared to $50,306 in Montandon (+3.7%). The higher salaries in Fayetteville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Montandon.