Hershey, PA vs Norristown, PA

Norristown is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 93 for Norristown, 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 $1,337/month in Norristown — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Norristown actually has lower median home values ($205,100 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $65,058 in Norristown (+21%). 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 Norristown.