Wilkinsburg, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Wilkinsburg, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Wilkinsburg scores 74 compared to 70 for Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilkinsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wilkinsburg is $978/month compared to $825/month in Williamsport — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williamsport has cheaper rent, Wilkinsburg actually has lower median home values ($140,300 vs $146,500).

Median household income in Wilkinsburg is $48,565 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (-1.6%). Williamsport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Wilkinsburg spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Williamsport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.3°F). Williamsport receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 41.3" in Wilkinsburg.