Danville, PA vs Elizabethtown, PA

Danville is moderately more affordable than Elizabethtown, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 78 compared to 84 for Elizabethtown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elizabethtown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $969/month compared to $1,038/month in Elizabethtown — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Danville is more affordable at $183,600 median vs $222,600.

Median household income in Danville is $55,625 compared to $67,770 in Elizabethtown (-17.9%). While Elizabethtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Elizabethtown.

Climate-wise, Elizabethtown is notably warmer with an average of 54.3°F compared to 51.1°F in Danville. Elizabethtown receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 40.9" in Danville.