Oak Hills, PA vs York Springs, PA

York Springs is moderately more affordable than Oak Hills, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Oak Hills scores 86 compared to 79 for York Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Hills is $1,010/month compared to $1,045/month in York Springs — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Hills has cheaper rent, York Springs actually has lower median home values ($181,100 vs $276,400).

Median household income in Oak Hills is $88,807 compared to $75,750 in York Springs (+17.2%). While Oak 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 Oak Hills spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in York Springs.