Hopwood, PA vs Thompsontown, PA

Thompsontown is moderately more affordable than Hopwood, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Hopwood scores 75 compared to 68 for Thompsontown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hopwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hopwood is $886/month compared to $707/month in Thompsontown — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompsontown is more affordable at $158,300 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Hopwood is $45,608 compared to $41,875 in Thompsontown (+8.9%). The higher salaries in Hopwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hopwood spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Thompsontown.