Glassport, PA vs North Charleroi, PA

North Charleroi is moderately more affordable than Glassport, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Glassport scores 66 compared to 57 for North Charleroi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glassport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glassport is $844/month compared to $553/month in North Charleroi — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Charleroi has cheaper rent, Glassport actually has lower median home values ($82,400 vs $86,400).

Median household income in Glassport is $45,354 compared to $43,981 in North Charleroi (+3.1%). Glassport 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 Glassport spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in North Charleroi.