Freeland, PA vs Waynesboro, PA

Freeland is moderately more affordable than Waynesboro, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Freeland scores 68 compared to 79 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waynesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeland is $904/month compared to $1,027/month in Waynesboro — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeland is more affordable at $97,100 median vs $180,400.

Median household income in Freeland is $51,810 compared to $58,311 in Waynesboro (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Waynesboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeland spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Waynesboro.