Hillsboro, IN vs Williamsport, IN

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 72 compared to 67 for Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $1,038/month compared to $783/month in Williamsport — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williamsport has cheaper rent, Hillsboro actually has lower median home values ($93,100 vs $132,500).

Median household income in Hillsboro is $67,750 compared to $56,875 in Williamsport (+19.1%). While Hillsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Williamsport.