Plum, PA vs Waynesboro, PA

Waynesboro is moderately more affordable than Plum, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Plum scores 86 compared to 79 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plum is $1,156/month compared to $1,027/month in Waynesboro — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waynesboro is more affordable at $180,400 median vs $218,600.

Median household income in Plum is $98,475 compared to $58,311 in Waynesboro (+68.9%). While Plum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plum spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Waynesboro.