Shiremanstown, PA vs West Hazleton, PA

West Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Shiremanstown, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Shiremanstown scores 81 compared to 75 for West Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shiremanstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shiremanstown is $992/month compared to $1,097/month in West Hazleton — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shiremanstown has cheaper rent, West Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($108,800 vs $203,900).

Median household income in Shiremanstown is $69,505 compared to $46,968 in West Hazleton (+48%). While Shiremanstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shiremanstown spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in West Hazleton.