Newville, PA vs Star Junction, PA

Star Junction is moderately more affordable than Newville, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Newville scores 74 compared to 67 for Star Junction, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newville is $884/month compared to $754/month in Star Junction — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Star Junction is more affordable at $137,000 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Newville is $62,599 compared to $40,750 in Star Junction (+53.6%). While Newville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Star Junction.