Lanesboro, PA vs Stewartstown, PA

Lanesboro is moderately more affordable than Stewartstown, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Lanesboro scores 72 compared to 81 for Stewartstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stewartstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lanesboro is $950/month compared to $864/month in Stewartstown — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stewartstown has cheaper rent, Lanesboro actually has lower median home values ($113,500 vs $250,400).

Median household income in Lanesboro is $33,194 compared to $69,583 in Stewartstown (-52.3%). While Stewartstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lanesboro spend roughly 34.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Stewartstown. The Stewartstown ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.