Milesburg, PA vs Shartlesville, PA

Milesburg is moderately more affordable than Shartlesville, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Milesburg scores 79 compared to 84 for Shartlesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shartlesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milesburg is $1,049/month compared to $964/month in Shartlesville — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shartlesville has cheaper rent, Milesburg actually has lower median home values ($174,500 vs $255,600).

Median household income in Milesburg is $58,667 compared to $71,875 in Shartlesville (-18.4%). While Shartlesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milesburg spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Shartlesville.