Girard, PA vs Old Forge, PA

Girard is moderately more affordable than Old Forge, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Girard scores 65 compared to 73 for Old Forge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Forge 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 $862/month in Old Forge — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Girard is more affordable at $168,100 median vs $169,700.

Median household income in Girard is $72,481 compared to $73,258 in Old Forge (-1.1%). Old Forge does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Girard spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Old Forge.