Hershey, PA Cost of Living


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Hershey cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
5.1% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Hershey, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.1% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Hershey, PA

Housing costs in Hershey?
A typical home costs $337,200, which is 0.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.9% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hershey costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.3% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Hershey?
To live comfortably in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $64,440 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hershey?
The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average. According to recent estimates, the cost of housing is significantly higher than the national average. The median home value in Hershey is $212,400, which is more than double the national median home value of $184,700. Housing costs are also inflated due to the demand from tourists and other visitors who flock to the area for its attractions like Hersheypark. Furthermore, groceries and other consumer goods are a bit pricier due to Hershey's proximity to major cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. All things considered, however, it's still an affordable place to live relative to many of its neighbors.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHersheyPennsylvaniaUnited States
  89.894.6100.0
  105.9100.3100
  109.4101.1100.0
  110.380.5100.0
  $337,200$242,800$338,100
  101.4%98.2%100.0%
  88.5104.0100.0
  127.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lived her most of my life, with a few years in locations close by. If moving to Central PA, Hershey is by far the best. It is a cute town where you will feel extremely  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved to Hershey, PA 2 years ago and fell in love with it. It is a quaint town that hosts various community activities throughout the year. The schools are among  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live right next door to Hersheypark and there are many recreational programs within the city for  More

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