Hershey, PA vs Norwood, PA

Norwood is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 92 for Norwood, 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 $1,247/month in Norwood — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Norwood actually has lower median home values ($227,500 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $89,135 in Norwood (-11.7%). Norwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Norwood.