New Wilmington, PA vs Oakmont, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Wilmington is 17.7% cheaper than Oakmont. With a cost index of 77 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Wilmington to Oakmont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Wilmington is $888/month compared to $1,125/month in Oakmont — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Wilmington is more affordable at $204,300 median vs $317,700.

Median household income in New Wilmington is $57,159 compared to $89,055 in Oakmont (-35.8%). While Oakmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Wilmington spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Oakmont.