McKeesport, PA vs Natrona Heights, PA

McKeesport is moderately more affordable than Natrona Heights, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. McKeesport scores 63 compared to 68 for Natrona Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Natrona Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McKeesport is $786/month compared to $744/month in Natrona Heights — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Natrona Heights has cheaper rent, McKeesport actually has lower median home values ($69,800 vs $146,800).

Median household income in McKeesport is $31,854 compared to $71,167 in Natrona Heights (-55.2%). While Natrona Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McKeesport spend roughly 29.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Natrona Heights.