Evans City, PA vs Penn, PA

Penn is moderately more affordable than Evans City, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Evans City scores 75 compared to 66 for Penn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evans City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evans City is $821/month compared to $800/month in Penn — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Penn is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $209,800.

Median household income in Evans City is $72,414 compared to $70,833 in Penn (+2.2%). Evans City 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 Evans City spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Penn.