Hershey, PA vs Media, PA

Hershey is moderately more affordable than Media, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 110 for Media, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Media 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 $1,359/month in Media — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hershey is more affordable at $339,300 median vs $398,400.

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $86,219 in Media (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Media partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Media.