New Castle, PA Cost of Living


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New Castle cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
New Castle, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

New Castle, PA

Housing costs in New Castle?
A typical home costs $122,100, which is 63.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Castle costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 44.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford New Castle?
To live comfortably in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Castle?
Living in New Castle, PA can be quite affordable. The median home cost is around $83,800, and the median household income is $36,714. Furthermore, the cost of living index is 88.6 which is 8.6% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive option for those interested in a reasonable cost of living in a safe and peaceful community with plenty of amenities and activities nearby. Additionally, there are few taxes to pay, with a local tax rate of 1%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew CastlePennsylvaniaUnited States
  74.894.6100.0
  95.8100.3100
  87.4101.1100.0
  36.880.5100.0
  $122,100$242,800$338,100
  96.1%98.2%100.0%
  75.2104.0100.0
  95.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

Climate is average. Winters can last a little longer than average, and summers can be warmer than  More

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Over 18 years ago

Overall, New Castle has a small,friendly community. There are not a lot of jobs there. Most people work in the Pittsburgh. It is easy to afford a home. Similar to  More

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