Ellsworth, PA vs Shavertown, PA

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Shavertown, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 73 compared to 84 for Shavertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shavertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $1,039/month compared to $1,142/month in Shavertown — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $103,800 median vs $202,400.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $62,656 compared to $86,118 in Shavertown (-27.2%). While Shavertown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Shavertown.