Mifflintown, PA vs Nanty-Glo, PA

Nanty-Glo is moderately more affordable than Mifflintown, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Mifflintown scores 65 compared to 58 for Nanty-Glo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mifflintown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mifflintown is $723/month compared to $666/month in Nanty-Glo — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nanty-Glo is more affordable at $81,100 median vs $123,700.

Median household income in Mifflintown is $49,662 compared to $47,933 in Nanty-Glo (+3.6%). Mifflintown does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Mifflintown spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Nanty-Glo.