Emsworth, PA vs Montandon, PA

Montandon is moderately more affordable than Emsworth, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Emsworth scores 78 compared to 72 for Montandon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Emsworth is $993/month compared to $763/month in Montandon — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montandon has cheaper rent, Emsworth actually has lower median home values ($177,300 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Emsworth is $65,435 compared to $50,306 in Montandon (+30.1%). While Emsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Emsworth spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Montandon.