Millvale, PA vs Sunbury, PA

Sunbury is moderately more affordable than Millvale, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Millvale scores 70 compared to 64 for Sunbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millvale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millvale is $910/month compared to $731/month in Sunbury — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunbury is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $109,400.

Median household income in Millvale is $69,936 compared to $48,509 in Sunbury (+44.2%). While Millvale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Millvale spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Sunbury.