Hazleton, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Hazleton scores 74 compared to 86 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazleton is $1,015/month compared to $1,177/month in Lancaster — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazleton is more affordable at $129,000 median vs $203,700.

Median household income in Hazleton is $43,379 compared to $63,421 in Lancaster (-31.6%). While Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazleton spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.3% in Lancaster.