Duncansville, PA vs Etna, PA

Duncansville is moderately more affordable than Etna, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Duncansville scores 67 compared to 71 for Etna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Etna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncansville is $824/month compared to $937/month in Etna — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Duncansville has cheaper rent, Etna actually has lower median home values ($115,400 vs $132,000).

Median household income in Duncansville is $58,828 compared to $48,955 in Etna (+20.2%). Duncansville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncansville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Etna.