Montoursville, PA vs Newport, PA

Newport is moderately more affordable than Montoursville, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Montoursville scores 77 compared to 73 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montoursville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montoursville is $944/month compared to $874/month in Newport — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $147,300 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Montoursville is $60,514 compared to $60,644 in Newport (-0.2%). Newport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montoursville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Newport.