Jessup, PA vs St. Marys, PA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Jessup, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Jessup scores 74 compared to 68 for St. Marys, 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 $756/month in St. Marys — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $143,900 median vs $170,000.

Median household income in Jessup is $61,174 compared to $64,471 in St. Marys (-5.1%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jessup spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Marys.