Lewisburg, PA vs Wilkinsburg, PA

Wilkinsburg is moderately more affordable than Lewisburg, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Lewisburg scores 81 compared to 74 for Wilkinsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewisburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewisburg is $941/month compared to $978/month in Wilkinsburg — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewisburg has cheaper rent, Wilkinsburg actually has lower median home values ($140,300 vs $234,100).

Median household income in Lewisburg is $51,674 compared to $48,565 in Wilkinsburg (+6.4%). The higher salaries in Lewisburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewisburg spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Wilkinsburg.