Jennerstown, PA vs Smithton, PA

Smithton is moderately more affordable than Jennerstown, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Jennerstown scores 75 compared to 68 for Smithton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jennerstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jennerstown is $872/month compared to $859/month in Smithton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smithton is more affordable at $104,800 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Jennerstown is $61,410 compared to $56,250 in Smithton (+9.2%). The higher salaries in Jennerstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jennerstown spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Smithton.