Jefferson Hills, PA vs Plum, PA

Plum is moderately more affordable than Jefferson Hills, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Jefferson Hills scores 97 compared to 86 for Plum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jefferson Hills is $1,276/month compared to $1,156/month in Plum — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plum is more affordable at $218,600 median vs $309,600.

Median household income in Jefferson Hills is $117,518 compared to $98,475 in Plum (+19.3%). While Jefferson Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jefferson Hills spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Plum.