Blawnox, PA vs Hamburg, PA

Blawnox is moderately more affordable than Hamburg, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Blawnox scores 72 compared to 83 for Hamburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blawnox is $785/month compared to $1,126/month in Hamburg — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blawnox is more affordable at $181,600 median vs $182,900.

Median household income in Blawnox is $50,667 compared to $57,212 in Hamburg (-11.4%). The higher salaries in Hamburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blawnox spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Hamburg.