Stoneboro, PA vs Templeton, PA

Templeton is moderately more affordable than Stoneboro, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Stoneboro scores 69 compared to 61 for Templeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoneboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stoneboro is $863/month compared to $713/month in Templeton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Templeton is more affordable at $81,400 median vs $109,400.

Median household income in Stoneboro is $55,417 compared to $53,472 in Templeton (+3.6%). Stoneboro does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Stoneboro spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Templeton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 47.8°F). Templeton receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 41.4" in Stoneboro.