Elizabethville, PA vs West Pittston, PA

Elizabethville is moderately more affordable than West Pittston, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Elizabethville scores 68 compared to 72 for West Pittston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Pittston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elizabethville is $670/month compared to $846/month in West Pittston — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elizabethville has cheaper rent, West Pittston actually has lower median home values ($163,200 vs $168,900).

Median household income in Elizabethville is $75,724 compared to $62,431 in West Pittston (+21.3%). Elizabethville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elizabethville spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in West Pittston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 51.3°F). Elizabethville receives more rainfall at 40.9" per year compared to 38.7" in West Pittston.