Hanover, PA vs Taylor, PA

Taylor is moderately more affordable than Hanover, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Hanover scores 84 compared to 77 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanover 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 $1,015/month in Taylor — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylor is more affordable at $169,800 median vs $200,900.

Median household income in Hanover is $64,135 compared to $60,446 in Taylor (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Hanover partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hanover spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Taylor.