South Williamsport, PA vs Southmont, PA

Southmont is moderately more affordable than South Williamsport, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. South Williamsport scores 75 compared to 72 for Southmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Williamsport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Williamsport is $911/month compared to $1,009/month in Southmont — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Williamsport has cheaper rent, Southmont actually has lower median home values ($125,200 vs $186,000).

Median household income in South Williamsport is $66,810 compared to $74,833 in Southmont (-10.7%). Southmont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of South Williamsport spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Southmont.