Berwick, PA vs Hazleton, PA

Berwick is moderately more affordable than Hazleton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Berwick scores 68 compared to 74 for Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwick is $788/month compared to $1,015/month in Hazleton — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Berwick has cheaper rent, Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($129,000 vs $135,000).

Median household income in Berwick is $45,338 compared to $43,379 in Hazleton (+4.5%). Berwick offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwick spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Hazleton.