Dunmore, PA vs Easton, PA

Dunmore is moderately more affordable than Easton, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Dunmore scores 76 compared to 86 for Easton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Easton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunmore is $923/month compared to $1,223/month in Easton — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunmore has cheaper rent, Easton actually has lower median home values ($169,200 vs $186,900).

Median household income in Dunmore is $75,632 compared to $63,775 in Easton (+18.6%). Dunmore offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunmore spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Easton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 53.1°F). Easton receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 38.7" in Dunmore.