Dickson City, PA vs Hanover, PA

Dickson City is moderately more affordable than Hanover, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Dickson City scores 77 compared to 84 for Hanover, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dickson City is $951/month compared to $1,095/month in Hanover — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dickson City is more affordable at $184,700 median vs $200,900.

Median household income in Dickson City is $58,343 compared to $64,135 in Hanover (-9%). While Hanover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dickson City spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Hanover.