Red Lion, PA vs Wrightsville, PA

Red Lion is moderately more affordable than Wrightsville, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Red Lion scores 74 compared to 79 for Wrightsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wrightsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Lion is $863/month compared to $1,029/month in Wrightsville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Lion has cheaper rent, Wrightsville actually has lower median home values ($164,800 vs $172,000).

Median household income in Red Lion is $63,672 compared to $72,727 in Wrightsville (-12.5%). While Wrightsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Lion spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Wrightsville.