Penn, PA vs Washingtonville, PA

Penn is moderately more affordable than Washingtonville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Penn scores 66 compared to 73 for Washingtonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washingtonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Penn is $800/month compared to $861/month in Washingtonville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Penn is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $165,600.

Median household income in Penn is $70,833 compared to $41,875 in Washingtonville (+69.2%). Penn offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Penn spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Washingtonville.