Coatesville, PA vs Hummelstown, PA

Hummelstown is moderately more affordable than Coatesville, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Coatesville scores 93 compared to 87 for Hummelstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coatesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coatesville is $1,464/month compared to $1,116/month in Hummelstown — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hummelstown has cheaper rent, Coatesville actually has lower median home values ($160,500 vs $240,200).

Median household income in Coatesville is $57,323 compared to $53,148 in Hummelstown (+7.9%). While Coatesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coatesville spend roughly 30.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.2% in Hummelstown. The Hummelstown ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.