Bellwood, PA vs Montoursville, PA

Bellwood is moderately more affordable than Montoursville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Bellwood scores 72 compared to 77 for Montoursville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montoursville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellwood is $973/month compared to $944/month in Montoursville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montoursville has cheaper rent, Bellwood actually has lower median home values ($138,200 vs $196,300).

Median household income in Bellwood is $55,750 compared to $60,514 in Montoursville (-7.9%). While Montoursville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellwood spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Montoursville.