Port Matilda, PA vs Sweden Valley, PA

Port Matilda is moderately more affordable than Sweden Valley, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Port Matilda scores 67 compared to 76 for Sweden Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sweden Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Matilda is $697/month compared to $959/month in Sweden Valley — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Matilda is more affordable at $157,200 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Port Matilda is $50,511 compared to $62,813 in Sweden Valley (-19.6%). While Sweden Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Matilda spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Sweden Valley.