Derry, PA vs Ellwood City, PA

Derry is moderately more affordable than Ellwood City, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Derry scores 61 compared to 68 for Ellwood City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellwood City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Derry is $593/month compared to $836/month in Ellwood City — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Derry has cheaper rent, Ellwood City actually has lower median home values ($120,400 vs $122,200).

Median household income in Derry is $49,051 compared to $62,266 in Ellwood City (-21.2%). While Ellwood City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Derry spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Ellwood City.