Etna, PA vs Sunbury, PA

Sunbury is moderately more affordable than Etna, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Etna scores 71 compared to 64 for Sunbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Etna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Etna is $937/month compared to $731/month in Sunbury — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunbury is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $115,400.

Median household income in Etna is $48,955 compared to $48,509 in Sunbury (+0.9%). Etna does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Etna spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Sunbury.