Girard, PA vs New Philadelphia, PA

New Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Girard, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Girard scores 65 compared to 57 for New Philadelphia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Girard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Girard is $640/month compared to $563/month in New Philadelphia — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Philadelphia is more affordable at $84,400 median vs $168,100.

Median household income in Girard is $72,481 compared to $45,903 in New Philadelphia (+57.9%). While Girard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Girard spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in New Philadelphia.