Pittston, PA vs Reynoldsville, PA

Reynoldsville is moderately more affordable than Pittston, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Pittston scores 65 compared to 61 for Reynoldsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittston is $755/month compared to $672/month in Reynoldsville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Reynoldsville is more affordable at $89,000 median vs $114,900.

Median household income in Pittston is $47,525 compared to $46,433 in Reynoldsville (+2.4%). Pittston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittston spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Reynoldsville.