Hellertown, PA vs Lemont, PA

Hellertown is moderately more affordable than Lemont, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Hellertown scores 92 compared to 104 for Lemont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lemont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hellertown is $1,227/month compared to $1,418/month in Lemont — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hellertown is more affordable at $242,500 median vs $349,800.

Median household income in Hellertown is $76,657 compared to $98,847 in Lemont (-22.4%). While Lemont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hellertown spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Lemont.