Lewistown, PA vs Youngwood, PA

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Youngwood, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 65 compared to 71 for Youngwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Youngwood 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 $826/month in Youngwood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $98,600 median vs $160,400.

Median household income in Lewistown is $40,179 compared to $60,795 in Youngwood (-33.9%). While Youngwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Youngwood.