Hawthorn, PA vs Montrose, PA

Hawthorn is moderately more affordable than Montrose, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Hawthorn scores 64 compared to 72 for Montrose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montrose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawthorn is $775/month compared to $854/month in Montrose — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawthorn is more affordable at $91,400 median vs $160,000.

Median household income in Hawthorn is $46,696 compared to $56,484 in Montrose (-17.3%). While Montrose is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawthorn spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Montrose.