LeRaysville, PA vs South New Castle, PA

South New Castle is moderately more affordable than LeRaysville, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. LeRaysville scores 74 compared to 69 for South New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of LeRaysville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in LeRaysville is $788/month compared to $946/month in South New Castle — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while LeRaysville has cheaper rent, South New Castle actually has lower median home values ($86,000 vs $200,600).

Median household income in LeRaysville is $80,917 compared to $62,321 in South New Castle (+29.8%). While LeRaysville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of LeRaysville spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in South New Castle.