Towanda, PA vs Wilson, PA

Towanda is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Towanda scores 78 compared to 87 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Towanda is $1,008/month compared to $1,211/month in Wilson — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Towanda is more affordable at $166,100 median vs $191,800.

Median household income in Towanda is $57,185 compared to $80,928 in Wilson (-29.3%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Towanda spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Wilson.

Climate-wise, Wilson is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 48°F in Towanda. Wilson receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 32.4" in Towanda.