Matamoras, PA vs Riegelsville, PA

Matamoras is moderately more affordable than Riegelsville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Matamoras scores 93 compared to 99 for Riegelsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riegelsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matamoras is $1,328/month compared to $1,231/month in Riegelsville — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Riegelsville has cheaper rent, Matamoras actually has lower median home values ($237,600 vs $317,500).

Median household income in Matamoras is $74,145 compared to $92,917 in Riegelsville (-20.2%). While Riegelsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Matamoras spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Riegelsville.