Gouldsboro, PA vs Jonestown, PA

Gouldsboro is moderately more affordable than Jonestown, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Gouldsboro scores 74 compared to 81 for Jonestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonestown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gouldsboro is $727/month compared to $920/month in Jonestown — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gouldsboro is more affordable at $231,700 median vs $236,400.

Median household income in Gouldsboro is $75,000 compared to $90,375 in Jonestown (-17%). While Jonestown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gouldsboro spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 12.2% in Jonestown.