Huntingdon, PA vs Parkside, PA

Huntingdon is moderately more affordable than Parkside, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Huntingdon scores 74 compared to 83 for Parkside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntingdon is $832/month compared to $1,061/month in Parkside — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntingdon has cheaper rent, Parkside actually has lower median home values ($188,700 vs $189,400).

Median household income in Huntingdon is $66,429 compared to $91,902 in Parkside (-27.7%). While Parkside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntingdon spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Parkside.