Dunmore, PA vs Lawnton, PA

Dunmore is moderately more affordable than Lawnton, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Dunmore scores 76 compared to 80 for Lawnton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lawnton 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 $930/month in Lawnton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dunmore is more affordable at $186,900 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Dunmore is $75,632 compared to $94,130 in Lawnton (-19.7%). While Lawnton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunmore spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Lawnton.