East Stroudsburg, PA Cost of Living


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East Stroudsburg cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

East Stroudsburg, PA

Housing costs in East Stroudsburg?
A typical home costs $268,200, which is 20.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.5% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Stroudsburg costs $1,350 per month, which is 5.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.4% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford East Stroudsburg?
To live comfortably in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Stroudsburg?
East Stroudsburg, PA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living here is lower than the national average and 11% below the Pennsylvania average. Housing costs are especially low, with median home prices being $166,000. Renters have it even better; a two-bedroom apartment in East Stroudsburg averages around $650 per month. Groceries, utilities and health care are also much more affordable than in many other parts of the country, making East Stroudsburg a great option for those looking to stretch their budget further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast StroudsburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
  94.994.6100.0
  102.4100.3100
  95.6101.1100.0
  78.780.5100.0
  $268,200$242,800$338,100
  99.3%98.2%100.0%
  90.6104.0100.0
  106.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

East Stroudsburg is a wonderful place to live. It's less than 90 minutes to NYC. We have beautiful mountain views. There are many beautiful communities with big  More

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I grew up in East Stroudsburg, PA and then my dad went into the ARMY so we moved around a lot. I took my husband up to where I am from and he fell in love with it. My  More

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Over 15 years ago

The Bad:East Stroudsburg (Eastburg to the locals) is a suburb of NYC. I moved here from St. Louis 3 yrs ago. The place has the crime, poor schools, and (surprisingly)  More

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