Cheswick, PA vs Duryea, PA

Duryea is moderately more affordable than Cheswick, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Cheswick scores 82 compared to 76 for Duryea, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheswick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheswick is $1,125/month compared to $1,056/month in Duryea — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duryea is more affordable at $142,900 median vs $174,000.

Median household income in Cheswick is $75,385 compared to $64,028 in Duryea (+17.7%). While Cheswick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheswick spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Duryea.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.3°F). Cheswick receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 38.7" in Duryea.