Montoursville, PA vs Paxtang, PA

Montoursville is moderately more affordable than Paxtang, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Montoursville scores 77 compared to 82 for Paxtang, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paxtang 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 $1,085/month in Paxtang — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montoursville has cheaper rent, Paxtang actually has lower median home values ($179,900 vs $196,300).

Median household income in Montoursville is $60,514 compared to $83,571 in Paxtang (-27.6%). While Paxtang is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montoursville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Paxtang.