McAdoo, PA vs Pittston, PA

Pittston is moderately more affordable than McAdoo, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. McAdoo scores 72 compared to 65 for Pittston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McAdoo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McAdoo is $1,007/month compared to $755/month in Pittston — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pittston has cheaper rent, McAdoo actually has lower median home values ($84,800 vs $114,900).

Median household income in McAdoo is $45,239 compared to $47,525 in Pittston (-4.8%). Pittston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of McAdoo spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Pittston.