Ulysses, PA vs Wilmerding, PA

Ulysses is moderately more affordable than Wilmerding, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Ulysses scores 58 compared to 62 for Wilmerding, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmerding can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ulysses is $540/month compared to $773/month in Wilmerding — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ulysses has cheaper rent, Wilmerding actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $102,800).

Median household income in Ulysses is $45,139 compared to $37,764 in Wilmerding (+19.5%). Ulysses offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ulysses spend roughly 14.4% 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 46.4°F in Ulysses. Wilmerding receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 37.2" in Ulysses.