Duryea, PA vs Forest City, PA

Forest City is moderately more affordable than Duryea, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Duryea scores 76 compared to 71 for Forest City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duryea 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 $877/month in Forest City — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forest City is more affordable at $138,500 median vs $142,900.

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $58,125 in Forest City (+10.2%). 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, more than the 18.1% in Forest City.