Duquesne, PA vs Rankin, PA

Rankin is moderately more affordable than Duquesne, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Duquesne scores 60 compared to 57 for Rankin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duquesne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duquesne is $725/month compared to $548/month in Rankin — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rankin has cheaper rent, Duquesne actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $84,400).

Median household income in Duquesne is $41,208 compared to $29,783 in Rankin (+38.4%). While Duquesne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duquesne spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Rankin.