Irwin, PA vs Northampton, PA

Irwin is moderately more affordable than Northampton, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Irwin scores 78 compared to 88 for Northampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irwin is $954/month compared to $1,156/month in Northampton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Irwin is more affordable at $198,700 median vs $225,400.

Median household income in Irwin is $60,747 compared to $82,719 in Northampton (-26.6%). While Northampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irwin spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Northampton.