Nanticoke, PA vs Windber, PA

Windber is moderately more affordable than Nanticoke, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Nanticoke scores 65 compared to 62 for Windber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nanticoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nanticoke is $787/month compared to $753/month in Windber — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windber is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $103,800.

Median household income in Nanticoke is $60,340 compared to $52,560 in Windber (+14.8%). While Nanticoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nanticoke spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Windber.