Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County), PA vs Hamburg, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is 15.1% cheaper than Hamburg. With a cost index of 70 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) to Hamburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is $617/month compared to $1,126/month in Hamburg — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) has cheaper rent, Hamburg actually has lower median home values ($182,900 vs $221,400).

Median household income in Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) is $91,806 compared to $57,212 in Hamburg (+60.5%). Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericksburg CDP (Lebanon County) spend roughly 8.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Hamburg.