Curwensville, PA vs DuBois, PA

Curwensville is moderately more affordable than DuBois, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Curwensville scores 62 compared to 69 for DuBois, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DuBois can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Curwensville is $686/month compared to $848/month in DuBois — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Curwensville is more affordable at $95,700 median vs $114,900.

Median household income in Curwensville is $50,679 compared to $58,626 in DuBois (-13.6%). While DuBois is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Curwensville spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in DuBois.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 47.8°F). DuBois receives more rainfall at 42.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Curwensville.