Montoursville, PA vs Washington, PA

Washington is moderately more affordable than Montoursville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Montoursville scores 77 compared to 70 for Washington, 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 $895/month in Washington — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Washington is more affordable at $121,000 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Montoursville is $60,514 compared to $52,350 in Washington (+15.6%). While Montoursville 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, less than the 20.5% in Washington.