Waynesboro, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Waynesboro, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Waynesboro scores 79 compared to 70 for Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waynesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Waynesboro is $1,027/month compared to $825/month in Williamsport — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsport is more affordable at $146,500 median vs $180,400.

Median household income in Waynesboro is $58,311 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (+18.1%). While Waynesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Waynesboro spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Williamsport.

Climate-wise, Waynesboro is notably warmer with an average of 55.4°F compared to 51.3°F in Williamsport. Williamsport receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 35.6" in Waynesboro.