Frackville, PA vs Russell, PA

Frackville is moderately more affordable than Russell, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Frackville scores 63 compared to 69 for Russell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Russell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frackville is $711/month compared to $654/month in Russell — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Russell has cheaper rent, Frackville actually has lower median home values ($99,700 vs $192,200).

Median household income in Frackville is $56,394 compared to $97,647 in Russell (-42.2%). While Russell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frackville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 8% in Russell.