Hermitage, PA vs Plymouth, PA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Hermitage, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Hermitage scores 75 compared to 68 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hermitage can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hermitage is $874/month compared to $923/month in Plymouth — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hermitage has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($85,400 vs $187,600).

Median household income in Hermitage is $72,464 compared to $42,348 in Plymouth (+71.1%). While Hermitage is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hermitage spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Plymouth.