New Castle, PA vs Sunbury, PA

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Sunbury, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. New Castle scores 60 compared to 64 for Sunbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sunbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Castle is $698/month compared to $731/month in Sunbury — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $98,000.

Median household income in New Castle is $41,478 compared to $48,509 in Sunbury (-14.5%). While Sunbury 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 18.1% in Sunbury.