Franklin, PA vs Houtzdale, PA

Franklin is moderately more affordable than Houtzdale, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 59 compared to 63 for Houtzdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Houtzdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $817/month compared to $725/month in Houtzdale — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Houtzdale has cheaper rent, Franklin actually has lower median home values ($45,300 vs $96,400).

Median household income in Franklin is $39,583 compared to $62,083 in Houtzdale (-36.2%). While Houtzdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Houtzdale.