Sweden Valley, PA vs Thompsontown, PA

Thompsontown is moderately more affordable than Sweden Valley, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Sweden Valley scores 76 compared to 68 for Thompsontown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sweden Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sweden Valley is $959/month compared to $707/month in Thompsontown — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompsontown is more affordable at $158,300 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Sweden Valley is $62,813 compared to $41,875 in Thompsontown (+50%). While Sweden Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sweden Valley spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Thompsontown.

Climate-wise, Thompsontown is notably warmer with an average of 51.1°F compared to 46.4°F in Sweden Valley. Thompsontown receives more rainfall at 40.9" per year compared to 37.2" in Sweden Valley.