Lock Haven, PA vs Union City, PA

Union City is moderately more affordable than Lock Haven, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Lock Haven scores 67 compared to 63 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lock Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lock Haven is $794/month compared to $733/month in Union City — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $101,000 median vs $127,500.

Median household income in Lock Haven is $40,131 compared to $42,754 in Union City (-6.1%). Union City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lock Haven spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Union City.