Duryea, PA vs Ephrata, PA

Duryea is moderately more affordable than Ephrata, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Duryea scores 76 compared to 84 for Ephrata, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ephrata can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duryea is $1,056/month compared to $1,070/month in Ephrata — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Duryea is more affordable at $142,900 median vs $215,100.

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $68,117 in Ephrata (-6%). The higher salaries in Ephrata partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Duryea spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Ephrata.