Greensburg, PA vs Swoyersville, PA

Swoyersville is moderately more affordable than Greensburg, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Greensburg scores 73 compared to 66 for Swoyersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greensburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greensburg is $829/month compared to $733/month in Swoyersville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Swoyersville is more affordable at $137,000 median vs $177,000.

Median household income in Greensburg is $62,977 compared to $67,558 in Swoyersville (-6.8%). Swoyersville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greensburg spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Swoyersville.