Shavertown, PA vs South Williamsport, PA

South Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Shavertown, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Shavertown scores 84 compared to 75 for South Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shavertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shavertown is $1,142/month compared to $911/month in South Williamsport — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Williamsport is more affordable at $186,000 median vs $202,400.

Median household income in Shavertown is $86,118 compared to $66,810 in South Williamsport (+28.9%). While Shavertown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shavertown spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in South Williamsport.