Brownsville, PA Cost of Living


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Brownsville cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
17.9% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Brownsville, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 17.9% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Brownsville, PA

Housing costs in Brownsville?
A typical home costs $74,400, which is 78.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brownsville costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Brownsville?
To live comfortably in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $14,400 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brownsville?
Brownsville borough, PA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living is lower than the national average, with a median home value of $64,400 and an overall cost of living index of 84.2. The median household income is $37,215 and the unemployment rate is 4%. The cost of housing is also relatively low with an average rent for a two-bedroom apartment sitting around $643 per month. Groceries, utilities, and transportation are also more affordable in Brownsville borough compared to other local areas. With its low prices on necessary items and services, Brownsville borough can be a great option when looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrownsvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
  77.794.6100.0
  95100.3100
  87.5101.1100.0
  23.680.5100.0
  $74,400$242,800$338,100
  87.8%98.2%100.0%
  93.9104.0100.0
  91.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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