Milton, PA vs Pine Grove, PA

Pine Grove is moderately more affordable than Milton, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Milton scores 75 compared to 68 for Pine Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milton is $902/month compared to $793/month in Pine Grove — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Grove is more affordable at $124,000 median vs $172,100.

Median household income in Milton is $53,552 compared to $61,187 in Pine Grove (-12.5%). Pine Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Milton spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Pine Grove.