Monroeville, PA vs Scranton, PA

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Monroeville, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Monroeville scores 85 compared to 74 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monroeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monroeville is $1,162/month compared to $991/month in Scranton — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scranton is more affordable at $141,700 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Monroeville is $78,191 compared to $49,531 in Scranton (+57.9%). While Monroeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monroeville spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Scranton.