Brockway, PA vs West Wilmerding, PA

Brockway is moderately more affordable than West Wilmerding, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Brockway scores 66 compared to 70 for West Wilmerding, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Wilmerding can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brockway is $726/month compared to $878/month in West Wilmerding — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brockway has cheaper rent, West Wilmerding actually has lower median home values ($119,100 vs $125,200).

Median household income in Brockway is $54,293 compared to $62,935 in West Wilmerding (-13.7%). While West Wilmerding is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockway spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in West Wilmerding.