Martinsburg, PA vs Starbrick, PA

Martinsburg is moderately more affordable than Starbrick, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Martinsburg scores 68 compared to 73 for Starbrick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Starbrick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsburg is $790/month compared to $1,055/month in Starbrick — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martinsburg has cheaper rent, Starbrick actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $153,200).

Median household income in Martinsburg is $69,038 compared to $52,961 in Starbrick (+30.4%). Martinsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsburg spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Starbrick.