Highland Park, PA vs South Renovo, PA

South Renovo is moderately more affordable than Highland Park, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Highland Park scores 76 compared to 67 for South Renovo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland Park is $918/month compared to $955/month in South Renovo — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highland Park has cheaper rent, South Renovo actually has lower median home values ($55,200 vs $182,000).

Median household income in Highland Park is $64,044 compared to $42,857 in South Renovo (+49.4%). While Highland Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland Park spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in South Renovo.