Shenandoah, PA vs St. Marys, PA

Shenandoah is moderately more affordable than St. Marys, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Shenandoah scores 59 compared to 68 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Marys can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shenandoah is $742/month compared to $756/month in St. Marys — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shenandoah is more affordable at $43,500 median vs $143,900.

Median household income in Shenandoah is $40,702 compared to $64,471 in St. Marys (-36.9%). While St. Marys is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shenandoah spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Marys.