Loysville, PA vs Port Carbon, PA

Loysville is moderately more affordable than Port Carbon, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Loysville scores 62 compared to 68 for Port Carbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Carbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Loysville is $392/month compared to $845/month in Port Carbon — a 54% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Loysville has cheaper rent, Port Carbon actually has lower median home values ($104,900 vs $201,800).

Median household income in Loysville is $39,659 compared to $58,750 in Port Carbon (-32.5%). While Port Carbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Loysville spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Port Carbon.