Forty Fort, PA vs Progress, PA

Forty Fort is moderately more affordable than Progress, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Forty Fort scores 76 compared to 85 for Progress, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Progress can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forty Fort is $991/month compared to $1,170/month in Progress — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forty Fort is more affordable at $163,400 median vs $192,000.

Median household income in Forty Fort is $74,966 compared to $75,362 in Progress (-0.5%). Progress does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Forty Fort spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Progress.