Old Forge, PA vs Union City, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Union City is 16% cheaper than Old Forge. With a cost index of 63 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Union City to Old Forge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Forge is $862/month compared to $733/month in Union City — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $101,000 median vs $169,700.

Median household income in Old Forge is $73,258 compared to $42,754 in Union City (+71.3%). While Old Forge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Forge spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Union City.