Hershey, PA vs Manheim, PA

Manheim is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 92 for Manheim, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hershey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hershey is $1,241/month compared to $1,324/month in Manheim — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Manheim actually has lower median home values ($218,100 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $81,484 in Manheim (-3.4%). Manheim offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Manheim.