Easton, PA vs Waynesboro, PA

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Easton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Easton scores 86 compared to 79 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Easton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Easton is $1,223/month compared to $1,027/month in Waynesboro — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waynesboro has cheaper rent, Easton actually has lower median home values ($169,200 vs $180,400).

Median household income in Easton is $63,775 compared to $58,311 in Waynesboro (+9.4%). While Easton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Easton spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 21.1% in Waynesboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 55.4°F). Easton receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 35.6" in Waynesboro.