Hamburg, PA vs New Kensington, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Kensington is 27.5% cheaper than Hamburg. With a cost index of 65 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Kensington to Hamburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamburg is $1,126/month compared to $694/month in New Kensington — a 62% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Kensington is more affordable at $132,400 median vs $182,900.

Median household income in Hamburg is $57,212 compared to $49,644 in New Kensington (+15.2%). The higher salaries in Hamburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamburg spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in New Kensington.