Goldsboro, PA vs Mountville, PA

Goldsboro is moderately more affordable than Mountville, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Goldsboro scores 82 compared to 90 for Mountville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mountville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goldsboro is $993/month compared to $1,143/month in Mountville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goldsboro is more affordable at $214,900 median vs $265,100.

Median household income in Goldsboro is $84,643 compared to $92,917 in Mountville (-8.9%). The higher salaries in Mountville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Goldsboro spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Mountville.