Greenock, PA vs West Pittston, PA

West Pittston is moderately more affordable than Greenock, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Greenock scores 77 compared to 72 for West Pittston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenock is $1,081/month compared to $846/month in West Pittston — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Pittston has cheaper rent, Greenock actually has lower median home values ($130,900 vs $163,200).

Median household income in Greenock is $56,359 compared to $62,431 in West Pittston (-9.7%). West Pittston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenock spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in West Pittston.