Butler, PA vs Hazleton, PA

Butler is moderately more affordable than Hazleton, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Butler scores 67 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 Butler is $815/month compared to $1,015/month in Hazleton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butler is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $129,000.

Median household income in Butler is $41,705 compared to $43,379 in Hazleton (-3.9%). Hazleton 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 Butler spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Hazleton.