Hughesville, PA vs New Market, PA

New Market is moderately more affordable than Hughesville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hughesville scores 75 compared to 70 for New Market, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hughesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hughesville is $866/month compared to $742/month in New Market — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Market is more affordable at $160,200 median vs $201,300.

Median household income in Hughesville is $63,409 compared to $41,364 in New Market (+53.3%). While Hughesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hughesville spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in New Market.