Crafton, PA vs Hermitage, PA

Hermitage is moderately more affordable than Crafton, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Crafton scores 80 compared to 75 for Hermitage, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crafton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crafton is $1,006/month compared to $874/month in Hermitage — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hermitage is more affordable at $187,600 median vs $193,600.

Median household income in Crafton is $71,458 compared to $72,464 in Hermitage (-1.4%). Hermitage offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crafton spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Hermitage.