Exeter, PA vs Hanover, PA

Exeter is moderately more affordable than Hanover, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Exeter scores 75 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 Exeter is $1,026/month compared to $1,095/month in Hanover — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Exeter is more affordable at $132,500 median vs $200,900.

Median household income in Exeter is $49,432 compared to $64,135 in Hanover (-22.9%). 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 Exeter spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Hanover.