Camp Hill, PA vs Chambersburg, PA

Chambersburg is moderately more affordable than Camp Hill, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Camp Hill scores 94 compared to 82 for Chambersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camp Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camp Hill is $1,204/month compared to $1,088/month in Chambersburg — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chambersburg is more affordable at $196,200 median vs $290,300.

Median household income in Camp Hill is $110,938 compared to $56,177 in Chambersburg (+97.5%). While Camp Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camp Hill spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Chambersburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.2°F vs 55.4°F). Camp Hill receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 35.6" in Chambersburg.