Duryea, PA vs Port Carbon, PA

Port Carbon is moderately more affordable than Duryea, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Duryea scores 76 compared to 68 for Port Carbon, 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 $845/month in Port Carbon — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Carbon is more affordable at $104,900 median vs $142,900.

Median household income in Duryea is $64,028 compared to $58,750 in Port Carbon (+9%). The higher salaries in Duryea 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 17.3% in Port Carbon.