Duryea, PA vs Martinsburg, PA

Martinsburg is moderately more affordable than Duryea, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Duryea scores 76 compared to 68 for Martinsburg, 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 $790/month in Martinsburg — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martinsburg has cheaper rent, Duryea actually has lower median home values ($142,900 vs $153,200).

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $69,038 in Martinsburg (-7.3%). Martinsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Duryea spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Martinsburg.