Slatington, PA vs St. Marys, PA

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Slatington, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Slatington scores 72 compared to 68 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Slatington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Slatington is $744/month compared to $756/month in St. Marys — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Slatington has cheaper rent, St. Marys actually has lower median home values ($143,900 vs $177,300).

Median household income in Slatington is $50,170 compared to $64,471 in St. Marys (-22.2%). St. Marys offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Slatington spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Marys.