Carlisle, PA vs Wilson, PA

Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 81 compared to 87 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $986/month compared to $1,211/month in Wilson — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carlisle has cheaper rent, Wilson actually has lower median home values ($191,800 vs $212,400).

Median household income in Carlisle is $59,742 compared to $80,928 in Wilson (-26.2%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Wilson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 53.1°F). Wilson receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 41" in Carlisle.