Lehighton, PA vs South Temple, PA

Lehighton is moderately more affordable than South Temple, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Lehighton scores 79 compared to 92 for South Temple, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Temple can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lehighton is $928/month compared to $1,435/month in South Temple — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lehighton has cheaper rent, South Temple actually has lower median home values ($181,600 vs $198,600).

Median household income in Lehighton is $62,083 compared to $78,333 in South Temple (-20.7%). While South Temple is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lehighton spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in South Temple.