Dupont, PA vs Pittston, PA

Pittston is moderately more affordable than Dupont, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Dupont scores 74 compared to 65 for Pittston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dupont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dupont is $970/month compared to $755/month in Pittston — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittston is more affordable at $114,900 median vs $142,100.

Median household income in Dupont is $78,036 compared to $47,525 in Pittston (+64.2%). While Dupont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dupont spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Pittston.