Newtown, PA vs Sewickley Heights, PA

Newtown is moderately more affordable than Sewickley Heights, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Newtown scores 151 compared to 160 for Sewickley Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sewickley Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newtown is $1,851/month compared to $1,469/month in Sewickley Heights — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sewickley Heights has cheaper rent, Newtown actually has lower median home values ($721,700 vs $1,002,800).

Median household income in Newtown is $146,765 compared to $203,000 in Sewickley Heights (-27.7%). While Sewickley Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newtown spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Sewickley Heights.