Wernersville, PA vs Wilson, PA

Wilson is moderately more affordable than Wernersville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Wernersville scores 99 compared to 87 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wernersville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wernersville is $1,576/month compared to $1,211/month in Wilson — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilson is more affordable at $191,800 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Wernersville is $71,500 compared to $80,928 in Wilson (-11.6%). Wilson offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Wernersville spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Wilson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 53.1°F). Wilson receives more rainfall at 47.4" per year compared to 45.2" in Wernersville.