Lehighton, PA vs Wilkinsburg, PA

Wilkinsburg is moderately more affordable than Lehighton, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Lehighton scores 79 compared to 74 for Wilkinsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lehighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lehighton is $928/month compared to $978/month in Wilkinsburg — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lehighton has cheaper rent, Wilkinsburg actually has lower median home values ($140,300 vs $198,600).

Median household income in Lehighton is $62,083 compared to $48,565 in Wilkinsburg (+27.8%). While Lehighton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lehighton spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Wilkinsburg.