Duryea, PA vs Greensburg, PA

Greensburg is moderately more affordable than Duryea, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Duryea scores 76 compared to 73 for Greensburg, 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 $829/month in Greensburg — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greensburg has cheaper rent, Duryea actually has lower median home values ($142,900 vs $177,000).

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $62,977 in Greensburg (+1.7%). Duryea does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Duryea spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Greensburg.