Hershey, PA vs New Freedom, PA

Hershey is moderately more affordable than New Freedom, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 108 for New Freedom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Freedom 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 $1,519/month in New Freedom — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hershey is more affordable at $339,300 median vs $344,100.

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $109,894 in New Freedom (-28.3%). While New Freedom 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, more than the 16.6% in New Freedom.