Houtzdale, PA vs McEwensville, PA

Houtzdale is moderately more affordable than McEwensville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Houtzdale scores 63 compared to 74 for McEwensville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McEwensville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houtzdale is $725/month compared to $825/month in McEwensville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houtzdale is more affordable at $96,400 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Houtzdale is $62,083 compared to $72,679 in McEwensville (-14.6%). While McEwensville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Houtzdale spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in McEwensville.