Saxton, PA vs Southmont, PA

Saxton is moderately more affordable than Southmont, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Saxton scores 63 compared to 72 for Southmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Saxton is $638/month compared to $1,009/month in Southmont — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Saxton is more affordable at $119,600 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Saxton is $34,861 compared to $74,833 in Southmont (-53.4%). While Southmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Saxton spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Southmont.