Fairview-Ferndale, PA vs West Hazleton, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairview-Ferndale is 17.4% cheaper than West Hazleton. With a cost index of 62 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairview-Ferndale to West Hazleton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview-Ferndale is $730/month compared to $1,097/month in West Hazleton — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairview-Ferndale is more affordable at $77,000 median vs $108,800.

Median household income in Fairview-Ferndale is $36,429 compared to $46,968 in West Hazleton (-22.4%). While West Hazleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview-Ferndale spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in West Hazleton.