Parkville, PA vs Towanda, PA

Towanda is moderately more affordable than Parkville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Parkville scores 87 compared to 78 for Towanda, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parkville is $1,181/month compared to $1,008/month in Towanda — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Towanda is more affordable at $166,100 median vs $207,100.

Median household income in Parkville is $74,509 compared to $57,185 in Towanda (+30.3%). While Parkville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Parkville spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Towanda.