New Castle, PA vs Old Forge, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Castle is 17.2% cheaper than Old Forge. With a cost index of 60 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Castle to Old Forge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Castle is $698/month compared to $862/month in Old Forge — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $169,700.

Median household income in New Castle is $41,478 compared to $73,258 in Old Forge (-43.4%). While Old Forge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Castle spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Old Forge.