Connellsville, PA vs Elysburg, PA

Connellsville is moderately more affordable than Elysburg, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Connellsville scores 63 compared to 72 for Elysburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elysburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Connellsville is $665/month compared to $622/month in Elysburg — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elysburg has cheaper rent, Connellsville actually has lower median home values ($117,200 vs $238,400).

Median household income in Connellsville is $47,176 compared to $119,646 in Elysburg (-60.6%). While Elysburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Connellsville spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 6.2% in Elysburg.