Jessup, PA vs Pottsville, PA

Pottsville is moderately more affordable than Jessup, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Jessup scores 74 compared to 66 for Pottsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jessup can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jessup is $902/month compared to $820/month in Pottsville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottsville is more affordable at $97,700 median vs $170,000.

Median household income in Jessup is $61,174 compared to $53,465 in Pottsville (+14.4%). While Jessup is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jessup spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Pottsville.