Penns Creek, PA vs Spring Grove, PA

Penns Creek is moderately more affordable than Spring Grove, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Penns Creek scores 78 compared to 83 for Spring Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Penns Creek is $1,059/month compared to $1,114/month in Spring Grove — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Penns Creek is more affordable at $150,000 median vs $184,900.

Median household income in Penns Creek is $52,875 compared to $66,136 in Spring Grove (-20.1%). While Spring Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Penns Creek spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Spring Grove.