Edinboro, PA vs Lykens, PA

Lykens is moderately more affordable than Edinboro, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Edinboro scores 76 compared to 69 for Lykens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edinboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edinboro is $888/month compared to $879/month in Lykens — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lykens is more affordable at $101,300 median vs $211,300.

Median household income in Edinboro is $40,862 compared to $69,125 in Lykens (-40.9%). Lykens offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinboro spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Lykens.