West Kittanning, PA vs Windber, PA

Windber is moderately more affordable than West Kittanning, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. West Kittanning scores 69 compared to 62 for Windber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Kittanning can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in West Kittanning is $867/month compared to $753/month in Windber — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windber is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in West Kittanning is $59,414 compared to $52,560 in Windber (+13%). While West Kittanning is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of West Kittanning spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Windber.

Climate-wise, West Kittanning is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.9°F in Windber. Windber receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 41.3" in West Kittanning.