Mifflintown, PA vs Templeton, PA

Templeton is moderately more affordable than Mifflintown, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Mifflintown scores 65 compared to 61 for Templeton, 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 $713/month in Templeton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Templeton is more affordable at $81,400 median vs $123,700.

Median household income in Mifflintown is $49,662 compared to $53,472 in Templeton (-7.1%). Templeton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mifflintown spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Templeton.