Ellwood City, PA vs Marysville, PA

Ellwood City is moderately more affordable than Marysville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Ellwood City scores 68 compared to 77 for Marysville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marysville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellwood City is $836/month compared to $912/month in Marysville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellwood City is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $183,500.

Median household income in Ellwood City is $62,266 compared to $67,670 in Marysville (-8%). The higher salaries in Marysville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellwood City spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Marysville.