Berwick, PA vs Lebanon, PA

Berwick is moderately more affordable than Lebanon, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Berwick scores 68 compared to 76 for Lebanon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebanon 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 $1,024/month in Lebanon — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwick is more affordable at $135,000 median vs $143,200.

Median household income in Berwick is $45,338 compared to $47,439 in Lebanon (-4.4%). Lebanon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwick spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Lebanon.