Kistler, PA vs Port Royal, PA

Port Royal is moderately more affordable than Kistler, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Kistler scores 71 compared to 66 for Port Royal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kistler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kistler is $1,000/month compared to $685/month in Port Royal — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Royal has cheaper rent, Kistler actually has lower median home values ($90,600 vs $145,200).

Median household income in Kistler is $53,750 compared to $62,232 in Port Royal (-13.6%). Port Royal offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kistler spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Port Royal.