Point Marion, PA vs Wellsboro, PA

Point Marion is moderately more affordable than Wellsboro, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Point Marion scores 69 compared to 77 for Wellsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Point Marion is $925/month compared to $901/month in Wellsboro — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellsboro has cheaper rent, Point Marion actually has lower median home values ($94,700 vs $195,400).

Median household income in Point Marion is $50,781 compared to $64,297 in Wellsboro (-21%). While Wellsboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Point Marion spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Wellsboro.