Hershey, PA vs Nazareth, PA

Nazareth is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 90 for Nazareth, 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 $1,186/month in Nazareth — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nazareth is more affordable at $236,900 median vs $339,300.

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $57,551 in Nazareth (+36.8%). While Hershey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Nazareth.