North Catasauqua, PA vs Old Forge, PA

Old Forge is moderately more affordable than North Catasauqua, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. North Catasauqua scores 83 compared to 73 for Old Forge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Catasauqua can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Catasauqua is $944/month compared to $862/month in Old Forge — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Forge is more affordable at $169,700 median vs $245,900.

Median household income in North Catasauqua is $86,779 compared to $73,258 in Old Forge (+18.5%). While North Catasauqua is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Catasauqua spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Old Forge.