Hartleton, PA vs Jamestown, PA

Jamestown is moderately more affordable than Hartleton, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Hartleton scores 70 compared to 65 for Jamestown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartleton is $817/month compared to $822/month in Jamestown — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartleton has cheaper rent, Jamestown actually has lower median home values ($86,900 vs $145,800).

Median household income in Hartleton is $81,667 compared to $44,821 in Jamestown (+82.2%). While Hartleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartleton spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Jamestown.