Northumberland, PA vs Russell, PA

Russell is moderately more affordable than Northumberland, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Northumberland scores 76 compared to 69 for Russell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northumberland is $986/month compared to $654/month in Russell — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Russell has cheaper rent, Northumberland actually has lower median home values ($158,200 vs $192,200).

Median household income in Northumberland is $57,162 compared to $97,647 in Russell (-41.5%). Russell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Northumberland spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8% in Russell.