Forest Hills, PA vs Southmont, PA

Southmont is moderately more affordable than Forest Hills, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Forest Hills scores 78 compared to 72 for Southmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Hills is $970/month compared to $1,009/month in Southmont — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Forest Hills has cheaper rent, Southmont actually has lower median home values ($125,200 vs $182,200).

Median household income in Forest Hills is $86,802 compared to $74,833 in Southmont (+16%). While Forest Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Hills spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Southmont.