North Irwin, PA vs Wrightsville, PA

North Irwin is moderately more affordable than Wrightsville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. North Irwin scores 69 compared to 79 for Wrightsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wrightsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Irwin is $785/month compared to $1,029/month in Wrightsville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Irwin is more affordable at $151,800 median vs $164,800.

Median household income in North Irwin is $52,798 compared to $72,727 in Wrightsville (-27.4%). While Wrightsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Irwin spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Wrightsville.