Ford City, PA vs Lincoln, PA

Ford City is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Ford City scores 65 compared to 72 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ford City is $842/month compared to $934/month in Lincoln — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ford City is more affordable at $78,600 median vs $131,100.

Median household income in Ford City is $56,451 compared to $76,330 in Lincoln (-26%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ford City spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Lincoln.