Hanover, PA vs Sharon Hill, PA

Hanover is moderately more affordable than Sharon Hill, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Hanover scores 84 compared to 89 for Sharon Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sharon Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hanover is $1,095/month compared to $1,302/month in Sharon Hill — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hanover has cheaper rent, Sharon Hill actually has lower median home values ($163,200 vs $200,900).

Median household income in Hanover is $64,135 compared to $68,529 in Sharon Hill (-6.4%). While Sharon Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hanover spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Sharon Hill.