Elizabethtown, PA vs Throop, PA

Throop is moderately more affordable than Elizabethtown, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Elizabethtown scores 84 compared to 78 for Throop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elizabethtown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elizabethtown is $1,038/month compared to $1,041/month in Throop — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elizabethtown has cheaper rent, Throop actually has lower median home values ($166,100 vs $222,600).

Median household income in Elizabethtown is $67,770 compared to $51,313 in Throop (+32.1%). While Elizabethtown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elizabethtown spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Throop.

Climate-wise, Elizabethtown is notably warmer with an average of 54.3°F compared to 51.3°F in Throop. Elizabethtown receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 38.7" in Throop.