Freeport, PA vs West Hazleton, PA

Freeport is moderately more affordable than West Hazleton, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 64 compared to 75 for West Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hazleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $739/month compared to $1,097/month in West Hazleton — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeport is more affordable at $100,200 median vs $108,800.

Median household income in Freeport is $45,464 compared to $46,968 in West Hazleton (-3.2%). West Hazleton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in West Hazleton.