Ebensburg, PA vs Jennerstown, PA

Ebensburg is moderately more affordable than Jennerstown, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Ebensburg scores 70 compared to 75 for Jennerstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jennerstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ebensburg is $855/month compared to $872/month in Jennerstown — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ebensburg is more affordable at $157,500 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Ebensburg is $55,735 compared to $61,410 in Jennerstown (-9.2%). While Jennerstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ebensburg spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Jennerstown.