Lincoln, PA vs Vanderbilt, PA

Vanderbilt is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 72 compared to 66 for Vanderbilt, 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 $833/month in Vanderbilt — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vanderbilt is more affordable at $97,800 median vs $131,100.

Median household income in Lincoln is $76,330 compared to $52,708 in Vanderbilt (+44.8%). 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, less than the 19% in Vanderbilt.