Hastings, PA vs Herndon, PA

Hastings is moderately more affordable than Herndon, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Hastings scores 57 compared to 63 for Herndon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Herndon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hastings is $546/month compared to $686/month in Herndon — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hastings has cheaper rent, Herndon actually has lower median home values ($106,500 vs $110,400).

Median household income in Hastings is $63,810 compared to $73,750 in Herndon (-13.5%). While Herndon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hastings spend roughly 10.3% of their income on rent, less than the 11.2% in Herndon.