Mifflinburg, PA vs Northampton, PA

Mifflinburg is moderately more affordable than Northampton, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Mifflinburg scores 75 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 Mifflinburg is $892/month compared to $1,156/month in Northampton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mifflinburg is more affordable at $182,200 median vs $225,400.

Median household income in Mifflinburg is $65,643 compared to $82,719 in Northampton (-20.6%). 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 Mifflinburg spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Northampton.