Moscow, PA vs Shillington, PA

Moscow is moderately more affordable than Shillington, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Moscow scores 83 compared to 89 for Shillington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shillington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moscow is $927/month compared to $1,293/month in Shillington — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moscow has cheaper rent, Shillington actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $275,600).

Median household income in Moscow is $76,250 compared to $77,289 in Shillington (-1.3%). Shillington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Moscow spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Shillington.