Freeport, PA vs Starbrick, PA

Freeport is moderately more affordable than Starbrick, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 64 compared to 73 for Starbrick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Starbrick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $739/month compared to $1,055/month in Starbrick — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeport has cheaper rent, Starbrick actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $100,200).

Median household income in Freeport is $45,464 compared to $52,961 in Starbrick (-14.2%). While Starbrick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Starbrick.