Northampton, PA vs Sewickley, PA

Northampton is moderately more affordable than Sewickley, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Northampton scores 88 compared to 99 for Sewickley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sewickley 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 $961/month in Sewickley — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sewickley has cheaper rent, Northampton actually has lower median home values ($225,400 vs $449,700).

Median household income in Northampton is $82,719 compared to $94,828 in Sewickley (-12.8%). While Sewickley 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 12.2% in Sewickley.