Minersville, PA vs St. Marys, PA

Minersville is moderately more affordable than St. Marys, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Minersville scores 62 compared to 68 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Marys can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minersville is $736/month compared to $756/month in St. Marys — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Minersville is more affordable at $80,400 median vs $143,900.

Median household income in Minersville is $55,938 compared to $64,471 in St. Marys (-13.2%). While St. Marys is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Minersville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Marys.