2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Jim Thorpe, PA vs Chambersburg, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Chambersburg or is it cheaper to live in Jim Thorpe?
- Chambersburg is 6.7% less expensive than Jim Thorpe.

Which city has more affordable housing, Chambersburg or Jim Thorpe?
- Chambersburg housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Jim Thorpe housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jim Thorpe or is Health Care more affordable in Chambersburg.
- Health related expenses are 3.1% more in Chambersburg.
 Jim Thorpe, PAChambersburg, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.5100
 Food & Groceries102.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.3100
 Housing75.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$242,600$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.1100
 Miscellaneous94.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chambersburg    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

chambersburg is a black hole once you move here you never get out! it is commonly referred to as the arm pitt of pa absolutly nothing here.  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Well, from our point of view, if one moves to Chambersburg Pa. they go down hill! My Son moved there three years ago, he came from two metro areas Los Angeles and Also  More

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