Kapp Heights, PA vs New Wilmington, PA

Kapp Heights is moderately more affordable than New Wilmington, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Kapp Heights scores 68 compared to 77 for New Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kapp Heights is $679/month compared to $888/month in New Wilmington — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kapp Heights is more affordable at $165,300 median vs $204,300.

Median household income in Kapp Heights is $54,063 compared to $57,159 in New Wilmington (-5.4%). New Wilmington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Kapp Heights spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in New Wilmington.