Ellwood City, PA vs New Stanton, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ellwood City is 20.1% cheaper than New Stanton. With a cost index of 68 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ellwood City to New Stanton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellwood City is $836/month compared to $1,067/month in New Stanton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellwood City is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Ellwood City is $62,266 compared to $74,265 in New Stanton (-16.2%). The higher salaries in New Stanton 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 17.2% in New Stanton.