Delmont, PA vs Ellwood City, PA

Ellwood City is moderately more affordable than Delmont, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Delmont scores 77 compared to 68 for Ellwood City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delmont is $773/month compared to $836/month in Ellwood City — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delmont has cheaper rent, Ellwood City actually has lower median home values ($120,400 vs $247,000).

Median household income in Delmont is $65,291 compared to $62,266 in Ellwood City (+4.9%). Delmont 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 Delmont spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Ellwood City.