Hatboro, PA vs New Britain, PA

Hatboro is moderately more affordable than New Britain, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Hatboro scores 118 compared to 129 for New Britain, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Britain can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatboro is $1,781/month compared to $2,034/month in New Britain — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hatboro is more affordable at $340,100 median vs $388,100.

Median household income in Hatboro is $108,927 compared to $123,819 in New Britain (-12%). While New Britain is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatboro spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in New Britain.