Hazleton, PA vs Waynesboro, PA

Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Waynesboro, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Hazleton scores 74 compared to 79 for Waynesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waynesboro 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 $1,027/month in Waynesboro — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazleton is more affordable at $129,000 median vs $180,400.

Median household income in Hazleton is $43,379 compared to $58,311 in Waynesboro (-25.6%). While Waynesboro 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 21.1% in Waynesboro.