Lincoln, PA vs Schellsburg, PA

Schellsburg is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 72 compared to 66 for Schellsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $934/month compared to $763/month in Schellsburg — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Schellsburg is more affordable at $120,600 median vs $131,100.

Median household income in Lincoln is $76,330 compared to $67,917 in Schellsburg (+12.4%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Schellsburg.