Brookhaven, PA Cost of Living


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Brookhaven cost of living score
106.9
More expensive
6.9% higher
than the US average
13.0% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% higher than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Brookhaven, PA

Housing costs in Brookhaven?
A typical home costs $231,500, which is 31.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brookhaven costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Brookhaven?
To live comfortably in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brookhaven?
The cost of living in Brookhaven, PA is generally quite affordable. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces, the area’s overall cost of living index is 94.3, which is lower than both the Pennsylvania average and the national average of 100. For basic needs such as food, housing, utilities, and transportation, Brookhaven residents can expect to pay significantly less than those living in other parts of Pennsylvania or the country as a whole. Additionally, Brookhaven has some of the lowest taxes in the state. All these factors combine to make it an attractive place to live for individuals and families looking for an affordable option with good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrookhavenPennsylvaniaUnited States
  106.994.6100.0
  101.9100.3100
  101.0101.1100.0
  71.480.5100.0
  $231,500$242,800$338,100
  107.3%98.2%100.0%
  116.6104.0100.0
  128.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

great location to Philly and airport, malls, everything is local, taxes are 4,000 yearly. Voted best school district, "dry" town, great place for kids, sidewalks, parks,  More

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