New Castle, PA vs Warren, PA

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Warren, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. New Castle scores 60 compared to 65 for Warren, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warren 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 $774/month in Warren — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $72,000 median vs $101,600.

Median household income in New Castle is $41,478 compared to $50,877 in Warren (-18.5%). While Warren 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 18.3% in Warren.