Campbelltown, PA vs Hershey, PA

Hershey is moderately more affordable than Campbelltown, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Campbelltown scores 110 compared to 99 for Hershey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Campbelltown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Campbelltown is $1,647/month compared to $1,241/month in Hershey — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Campbelltown actually has lower median home values ($319,900 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Campbelltown is $96,250 compared to $78,750 in Hershey (+22.2%). While Campbelltown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Campbelltown spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Hershey.