Knox, PA vs Pitcairn, PA

Pitcairn is moderately more affordable than Knox, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Knox scores 68 compared to 62 for Pitcairn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Knox can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Knox is $835/month compared to $765/month in Pitcairn — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pitcairn is more affordable at $68,600 median vs $117,800.

Median household income in Knox is $55,380 compared to $34,400 in Pitcairn (+61%). While Knox is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Knox spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Pitcairn.