Nesquehoning, PA vs Sunbury, PA

Sunbury is moderately more affordable than Nesquehoning, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Nesquehoning scores 73 compared to 64 for Sunbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nesquehoning can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nesquehoning is $970/month compared to $731/month in Sunbury — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sunbury is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $105,400.

Median household income in Nesquehoning is $53,571 compared to $48,509 in Sunbury (+10.4%). The higher salaries in Nesquehoning partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Nesquehoning spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Sunbury.