Pottsville, PA vs West Pittston, PA

Pottsville is moderately more affordable than West Pittston, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Pottsville scores 66 compared to 72 for West Pittston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Pittston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pottsville is $820/month compared to $846/month in West Pittston — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottsville is more affordable at $97,700 median vs $163,200.

Median household income in Pottsville is $53,465 compared to $62,431 in West Pittston (-14.4%). While West Pittston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pottsville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in West Pittston.