Amity Gardens, PA vs Jefferson Hills, PA

Jefferson Hills is moderately more affordable than Amity Gardens, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Amity Gardens scores 103 compared to 97 for Jefferson Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amity Gardens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amity Gardens is $1,453/month compared to $1,276/month in Jefferson Hills — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jefferson Hills has cheaper rent, Amity Gardens actually has lower median home values ($306,500 vs $309,600).

Median household income in Amity Gardens is $91,548 compared to $117,518 in Jefferson Hills (-22.1%). Jefferson Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Amity Gardens spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Jefferson Hills.