Northampton, PA vs Oak Lane, PA

Northampton is moderately more affordable than Oak Lane, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Northampton scores 88 compared to 96 for Oak Lane, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Lane can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Northampton is $1,156/month compared to $1,178/month in Oak Lane — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northampton is more affordable at $225,400 median vs $332,400.

Median household income in Northampton is $82,719 compared to $130,469 in Oak Lane (-36.6%). While Oak Lane is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Northampton spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Oak Lane.