Nesquehoning, PA vs South Waverly, PA

Nesquehoning is moderately more affordable than South Waverly, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Nesquehoning scores 73 compared to 77 for South Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Waverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nesquehoning is $970/month compared to $1,005/month in South Waverly — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nesquehoning is more affordable at $105,400 median vs $158,200.

Median household income in Nesquehoning is $53,571 compared to $83,750 in South Waverly (-36%). While South Waverly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nesquehoning spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in South Waverly.