Martinsburg, PA vs West Hazleton, PA

Martinsburg is moderately more affordable than West Hazleton, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Martinsburg scores 68 compared to 75 for West Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Hazleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsburg is $790/month compared to $1,097/month in West Hazleton — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martinsburg has cheaper rent, West Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($108,800 vs $153,200).

Median household income in Martinsburg is $69,038 compared to $46,968 in West Hazleton (+47%). Martinsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsburg spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in West Hazleton.