Hershey, PA vs Moosic, PA

Moosic is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 90 for Moosic, 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 $1,268/month in Moosic — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Moosic actually has lower median home values ($235,500 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $74,792 in Moosic (+5.3%). The higher salaries in Hershey 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 20.3% in Moosic.