Similar to the surrounding areas, it's somewhat less expensive compared to the entire nation. Compared to the city of Washington however, it's a lot less expensive.
Home prices
Chambersburg's median home price is $154,700. In comparison to its nearby areas this is roughly $5,600 (3%) lower.It is roughly $62,800 (28%) lower compared to the United States as a whole, and is roughly $446,800 (74%) lower compared to the city of Washington.
Rents
In Chambersburg the median monthly rent is $820. This is roughly $178 (17%) lower in comparison to nearby areas.Compared to the nation as a whole it is about $242 (22%) lower, and compared to the city of Washington is approximately $721 (46%) lower.
Nearby places
Scotland
Scotland is about 4 miles northeast from Chambersburg. Real estate prices there are somewhat more expensive. Scotland's median home value is $201,400, which comes out to $46,700 (23%) higher than Chambersburg. The rent there is a little more expensive. Scotland's median rent is $975 a month, which works out to $155 (15%) higher than Chambersburg.
Fayetteville
Fayetteville is about 4 miles east from Chambersburg. Real estate prices there are similar. Fayetteville's median home price is $151,600, which comes out to $3,100 (2%) lower than Chambersburg. Its rents are somewhat more expensive. The median rent in Fayetteville is $884 a month, which is $64 (7%) higher than Chambersburg.
Marion
Marion is about 5 miles southwest from Chambersburg. Its housing prices are a little more expensive. The median home cost in Marion is $172,000, which is $17,300 (10%) higher than Chambersburg. Its rents are a little more expensive. In Marion the median monthly rent is $1,146, which works out to $326 (28%) higher than Chambersburg.
Mont Alto
Mont Alto is approximately 7 miles southeast of Chambersburg. The real estate prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home in Mont Alto is valued at $142,600, which is $12,100 (8%) lower than Chambersburg. Rent there is a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Mont Alto is $986, which is $166 (16%) higher than Chambersburg.
Orrstown
Orrstown is roughly 8 miles north of Chambersburg. Real estate prices there are somewhat less expensive. The median home in Orrstown costs $133,900, which is $20,800 (15%) lower than Chambersburg. The rent there is a bit more expensive. Orrstown's median rent is $1,000 a month, which is $180 (18%) higher than Chambersburg.
