Earlston, PA vs Wilmore, PA

Wilmore is moderately more affordable than Earlston, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Earlston scores 68 compared to 61 for Wilmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Earlston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Earlston is $708/month compared to $714/month in Wilmore — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Earlston has cheaper rent, Wilmore actually has lower median home values ($105,400 vs $157,200).

Median household income in Earlston is $69,766 compared to $56,750 in Wilmore (+22.9%). While Earlston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Earlston spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Wilmore.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 48.9°F). Wilmore receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 36.7" in Earlston.