Alba, PA vs Wilmore, PA

Wilmore is moderately more affordable than Alba, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Alba scores 65 compared to 61 for Wilmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alba can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alba is $813/month compared to $714/month in Wilmore — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilmore has cheaper rent, Alba actually has lower median home values ($93,300 vs $105,400).

Median household income in Alba is $52,083 compared to $56,750 in Wilmore (-8.2%). Wilmore offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alba spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Wilmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48°F vs 48.9°F). Wilmore receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 32.4" in Alba.