Lewistown, PA vs New Castle, PA

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Lewistown, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 65 compared to 60 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewistown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewistown is $765/month compared to $698/month in New Castle — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $98,600.

Median household income in Lewistown is $40,179 compared to $41,478 in New Castle (-3.1%). New Castle offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in New Castle.