Ephrata, PA vs Hazleton, PA

Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Ephrata, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Ephrata scores 84 compared to 74 for Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ephrata can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ephrata is $1,070/month compared to $1,015/month in Hazleton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazleton is more affordable at $129,000 median vs $215,100.

Median household income in Ephrata is $68,117 compared to $43,379 in Hazleton (+57%). While Ephrata is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ephrata spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Hazleton.