New Oxford, PA vs Roscoe, PA

Roscoe is moderately more affordable than New Oxford, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. New Oxford scores 80 compared to 71 for Roscoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Oxford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Oxford is $1,010/month compared to $950/month in Roscoe — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roscoe is more affordable at $108,700 median vs $203,100.

Median household income in New Oxford is $58,056 compared to $63,333 in Roscoe (-8.3%). Roscoe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Oxford spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Roscoe.