Ellwood City, PA vs West Newton, PA

West Newton is moderately more affordable than Ellwood City, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ellwood City scores 68 compared to 63 for West Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellwood City 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 $639/month in West Newton — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Newton has cheaper rent, Ellwood City actually has lower median home values ($120,400 vs $130,300).

Median household income in Ellwood City is $62,266 compared to $47,250 in West Newton (+31.8%). While Ellwood City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellwood City spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in West Newton.