Hershey, PA vs Shillington, PA

Shillington is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 99 compared to 89 for Shillington, 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 $1,293/month in Shillington — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hershey has cheaper rent, Shillington actually has lower median home values ($190,600 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Hershey is $78,750 compared to $77,289 in Shillington (+1.9%). Hershey does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Shillington.