Dunmore, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Dunmore, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Dunmore scores 76 compared to 70 for Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunmore is $923/month compared to $825/month in Williamsport — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsport is more affordable at $146,500 median vs $186,900.

Median household income in Dunmore is $75,632 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (+53.2%). While Dunmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunmore spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Williamsport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 51.3°F). Williamsport receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 38.7" in Dunmore.