Jenkintown, PA Cost of Living


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Jenkintown cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Jenkintown, PA

Housing costs in Jenkintown?
A typical home costs $437,800, which is 29.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.3% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jenkintown costs $1,610 per month, which is 12.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.8% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Jenkintown?
To live comfortably in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $83,880 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jenkintown?
The cost of living in Jenkintown, PA is slightly above the national average. Housing costs tend to be on the higher end, with rental rates averaging around $1,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries and other goods are also somewhat more expensive than what you may find in other cities. Transportation costs are relatively low however, with public transit passes costing less than $100 per month. Overall, Jenkintown is an affordable place to live and can provide residents with a high quality of life for a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJenkintownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  108100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  146.880.5100.0
  $437,800$242,800$338,100
  106.9%98.2%100.0%
  102.3104.0100.0
  131.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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