Athens, PA vs Hawley, PA

Athens is moderately more affordable than Hawley, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 72 compared to 78 for Hawley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $834/month compared to $1,004/month in Hawley — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Athens is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $173,500.

Median household income in Athens is $49,588 compared to $46,693 in Hawley (+6.2%). Athens offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.8% in Hawley.