Homestead, PA vs Lincoln, PA

Homestead is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Homestead scores 66 compared to 72 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Homestead is $874/month compared to $934/month in Lincoln — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Homestead is more affordable at $81,400 median vs $131,100.

Median household income in Homestead is $38,661 compared to $76,330 in Lincoln (-49.4%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Homestead spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Lincoln.