Clifton Heights, PA vs New Wilmington, PA

New Wilmington is moderately more affordable than Clifton Heights, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Clifton Heights scores 87 compared to 77 for New Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton Heights is $1,191/month compared to $888/month in New Wilmington — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Wilmington has cheaper rent, Clifton Heights actually has lower median home values ($189,100 vs $204,300).

Median household income in Clifton Heights is $69,940 compared to $57,159 in New Wilmington (+22.4%). While Clifton 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 Clifton Heights spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in New Wilmington.