Houtzdale, PA vs Millersburg, PA

Houtzdale is moderately more affordable than Millersburg, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Houtzdale scores 63 compared to 69 for Millersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millersburg 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 $826/month in Millersburg — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houtzdale is more affordable at $96,400 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Houtzdale is $62,083 compared to $65,190 in Millersburg (-4.8%). The higher salaries in Millersburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Houtzdale spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Millersburg.