Spring Grove, PA vs Taylor, PA

Taylor is moderately more affordable than Spring Grove, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Spring Grove scores 83 compared to 77 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spring Grove is $1,114/month compared to $1,015/month in Taylor — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylor is more affordable at $169,800 median vs $184,900.

Median household income in Spring Grove is $66,136 compared to $60,446 in Taylor (+9.4%). While Spring Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Spring Grove spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Taylor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.3°F). Spring Grove receives more rainfall at 42.1" per year compared to 38.7" in Taylor.