Blakely, PA vs Hanover, PA

Blakely is moderately more affordable than Hanover, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Blakely scores 78 compared to 84 for Hanover, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blakely is $988/month compared to $1,095/month in Hanover — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blakely is more affordable at $183,600 median vs $200,900.

Median household income in Blakely is $59,858 compared to $64,135 in Hanover (-6.7%). The higher salaries in Hanover partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blakely spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Hanover.