Lincolnville, PA vs Wellsville, PA

Lincolnville is moderately more affordable than Wellsville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Lincolnville scores 75 compared to 83 for Wellsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincolnville is $1,275/month compared to $1,042/month in Wellsville — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellsville has cheaper rent, Lincolnville actually has lower median home values ($46,800 vs $208,000).

Median household income in Lincolnville is $54,063 compared to $88,750 in Wellsville (-39.1%). While Wellsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincolnville spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Wellsville.