Hummels Wharf, PA vs Union City, PA

Union City is moderately more affordable than Hummels Wharf, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Hummels Wharf scores 71 compared to 63 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hummels Wharf can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hummels Wharf is $720/month compared to $733/month in Union City — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hummels Wharf has cheaper rent, Union City actually has lower median home values ($101,000 vs $186,300).

Median household income in Hummels Wharf is $67,361 compared to $42,754 in Union City (+57.6%). While Hummels Wharf is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hummels Wharf spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Union City.