Athens, PA vs Sunbury, PA

Sunbury is moderately more affordable than Athens, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 72 compared to 64 for Sunbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Athens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $834/month compared to $731/month in Sunbury — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunbury is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $166,800.

Median household income in Athens is $49,588 compared to $48,509 in Sunbury (+2.2%). Athens 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 Athens spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Sunbury.

Climate-wise, Sunbury is notably warmer with an average of 51.1°F compared to 48°F in Athens. Sunbury receives more rainfall at 40.9" per year compared to 32.4" in Athens.