Shamokin Dam, PA vs West Hazleton, PA

West Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Shamokin Dam, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Shamokin Dam scores 79 compared to 75 for West Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shamokin Dam can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shamokin Dam is $976/month compared to $1,097/month in West Hazleton — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shamokin Dam has cheaper rent, West Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($108,800 vs $195,400).

Median household income in Shamokin Dam is $77,721 compared to $46,968 in West Hazleton (+65.5%). While Shamokin Dam is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shamokin Dam spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in West Hazleton.