Hughesville, PA vs Rutherford, PA

Hughesville is moderately more affordable than Rutherford, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Hughesville scores 75 compared to 87 for Rutherford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rutherford 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 $1,228/month in Rutherford — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hughesville has cheaper rent, Rutherford actually has lower median home values ($189,300 vs $201,300).

Median household income in Hughesville is $63,409 compared to $77,306 in Rutherford (-18%). While Rutherford 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 19.1% in Rutherford.