New Kensington, PA vs Shenandoah, PA

Shenandoah is moderately more affordable than New Kensington, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. New Kensington scores 65 compared to 59 for Shenandoah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Kensington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Kensington is $694/month compared to $742/month in Shenandoah — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Kensington has cheaper rent, Shenandoah actually has lower median home values ($43,500 vs $132,400).

Median household income in New Kensington is $49,644 compared to $40,702 in Shenandoah (+22%). While New Kensington 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 Kensington spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Shenandoah.