Ebensburg, PA vs Milesburg, PA

Ebensburg is moderately more affordable than Milesburg, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Ebensburg scores 70 compared to 79 for Milesburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milesburg 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 $1,049/month in Milesburg — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ebensburg is more affordable at $157,500 median vs $174,500.

Median household income in Ebensburg is $55,735 compared to $58,667 in Milesburg (-5%). Milesburg 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 Ebensburg spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Milesburg.