Erie County, PA Cost of Living


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Erie cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
14.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Erie Pennsylva County, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Erie County, PA

Housing costs in Erie?
A typical home costs $171,200, which is 49.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Erie costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Erie?
To live comfortably in Erie Pennsylva County, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Erie?
The cost of living in Erie, PA County is relatively low compared to the US average. According to data gathered by the United States Census Bureau, the median house value in Erie is $171,200 while the US average is $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Erie County is 80.8 compared to 100 across the US on average. This indicates that for those looking for a more affordable housing market and lifestyle, Erie may be a potential place to consider living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEriePennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.894.6100.0
  95.7100.3100
  90.3101.1100.0
  53.180.5100.0
  $171,200$242,800$338,100
  95.5%98.2%100.0%
  85.5104.0100.0
  110.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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