Spring Grove, PA vs Yatesville, PA

Spring Grove is moderately more affordable than Yatesville, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Spring Grove scores 83 compared to 88 for Yatesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yatesville 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 $1,375/month in Yatesville — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Grove has cheaper rent, Yatesville actually has lower median home values ($163,800 vs $184,900).

Median household income in Spring Grove is $66,136 compared to $95,536 in Yatesville (-30.8%). While Yatesville 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, more than the 17.3% in Yatesville.

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 Yatesville.