Hazleton, PA vs Mountain Top, PA

Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Mountain Top, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Hazleton scores 74 compared to 81 for Mountain Top, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mountain Top 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 $843/month in Mountain Top — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mountain Top has cheaper rent, Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($129,000 vs $274,600).

Median household income in Hazleton is $43,379 compared to $105,286 in Mountain Top (-58.8%). While Mountain Top 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 9.6% in Mountain Top.