Chevy Chase Heights, PA vs Wilcox, PA

Wilcox is moderately more affordable than Chevy Chase Heights, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Chevy Chase Heights scores 65 compared to 59 for Wilcox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chevy Chase Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chevy Chase Heights is $688/month compared to $708/month in Wilcox — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chevy Chase Heights has cheaper rent, Wilcox actually has lower median home values ($55,300 vs $134,800).

Median household income in Chevy Chase Heights is $65,288 compared to $52,679 in Wilcox (+23.9%). While Chevy Chase Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chevy Chase Heights spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Wilcox.

Climate-wise, Chevy Chase Heights is notably warmer with an average of 48.9°F compared to 45.9°F in Wilcox. Wilcox receives more rainfall at 41.9" per year compared to 41.3" in Chevy Chase Heights.