Dillsburg, PA vs New Cumberland, PA

Dillsburg is moderately more affordable than New Cumberland, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Dillsburg scores 80 compared to 84 for New Cumberland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Cumberland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillsburg is $964/month compared to $1,031/month in New Cumberland — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dillsburg is more affordable at $206,100 median vs $232,800.

Median household income in Dillsburg is $80,977 compared to $81,947 in New Cumberland (-1.2%). New Cumberland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillsburg spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in New Cumberland.