Great Bend, PA vs New Berlinville, PA

Great Bend is moderately more affordable than New Berlinville, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Great Bend scores 68 compared to 78 for New Berlinville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Berlinville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Great Bend is $748/month compared to $1,065/month in New Berlinville — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Great Bend has cheaper rent, New Berlinville actually has lower median home values ($148,300 vs $148,400).

Median household income in Great Bend is $45,750 compared to $83,827 in New Berlinville (-45.4%). While New Berlinville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Great Bend spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in New Berlinville.