Tioga, PA vs Wilmerding, PA

Wilmerding is moderately more affordable than Tioga, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Tioga scores 67 compared to 62 for Wilmerding, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tioga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tioga is $868/month compared to $773/month in Wilmerding — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmerding is more affordable at $65,000 median vs $87,900.

Median household income in Tioga is $44,926 compared to $37,764 in Wilmerding (+19%). While Tioga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tioga spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Wilmerding.

Climate-wise, Wilmerding is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48°F in Tioga. Wilmerding receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 32.4" in Tioga.