Ephrata, PA vs Montoursville, PA

Montoursville is moderately more affordable than Ephrata, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Ephrata scores 84 compared to 77 for Montoursville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ephrata can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ephrata is $1,070/month compared to $944/month in Montoursville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montoursville is more affordable at $196,300 median vs $215,100.

Median household income in Ephrata is $68,117 compared to $60,514 in Montoursville (+12.6%). While Ephrata is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ephrata spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Montoursville.