Duncannon, PA vs Northumberland, PA

Duncannon is moderately more affordable than Northumberland, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Duncannon scores 70 compared to 76 for Northumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncannon is $783/month compared to $986/month in Northumberland — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duncannon is more affordable at $150,600 median vs $158,200.

Median household income in Duncannon is $51,902 compared to $57,162 in Northumberland (-9.2%). While Northumberland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncannon spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Northumberland.