Fountain Hill, PA vs Wilkinsburg, PA

Wilkinsburg is moderately more affordable than Fountain Hill, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Fountain Hill scores 84 compared to 74 for Wilkinsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fountain Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain Hill is $1,026/month compared to $978/month in Wilkinsburg — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilkinsburg is more affordable at $140,300 median vs $223,600.

Median household income in Fountain Hill is $54,615 compared to $48,565 in Wilkinsburg (+12.5%). The higher salaries in Fountain Hill partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain Hill spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Wilkinsburg.