Dayton, PA vs Port Carbon, PA

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Port Carbon, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 60 compared to 68 for Port Carbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Carbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $610/month compared to $845/month in Port Carbon — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dayton has cheaper rent, Port Carbon actually has lower median home values ($104,900 vs $107,000).

Median household income in Dayton is $57,917 compared to $58,750 in Port Carbon (-1.4%). Port Carbon 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 Dayton spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Port Carbon.