Irwin, PA vs Progress, PA

Irwin is moderately more affordable than Progress, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Irwin scores 78 compared to 85 for Progress, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Progress can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irwin is $954/month compared to $1,170/month in Progress — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Irwin has cheaper rent, Progress actually has lower median home values ($192,000 vs $198,700).

Median household income in Irwin is $60,747 compared to $75,362 in Progress (-19.4%). While Progress is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irwin spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Progress.