Mattawana, PA vs West Brownsville, PA

West Brownsville is moderately more affordable than Mattawana, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Mattawana scores 70 compared to 64 for West Brownsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattawana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mattawana is $870/month compared to $775/month in West Brownsville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Brownsville is more affordable at $87,000 median vs $120,800.

Median household income in Mattawana is $93,500 compared to $65,871 in West Brownsville (+41.9%). While Mattawana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mattawana spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in West Brownsville.