Duryea, PA vs Fairview-Ferndale, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairview-Ferndale is 23.6% cheaper than Duryea. With a cost index of 62 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairview-Ferndale to Duryea should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Duryea is $1,056/month compared to $730/month in Fairview-Ferndale — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview-Ferndale is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $142,900.

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $36,429 in Fairview-Ferndale (+75.8%). While Duryea is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duryea spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Fairview-Ferndale.