Parkesburg, PA vs Progress, PA

Progress is moderately more affordable than Parkesburg, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Parkesburg scores 95 compared to 85 for Progress, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkesburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parkesburg is $1,203/month compared to $1,170/month in Progress — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Progress is more affordable at $192,000 median vs $280,000.

Median household income in Parkesburg is $84,952 compared to $75,362 in Progress (+12.7%). While Parkesburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Parkesburg spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Progress.