Chalfont, PA Cost of Living


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Chalfont cost of living score
119.7
More expensive
19.7% higher
than the US average
26.5% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Chalfont, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% higher than the U.S. average and 26.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Chalfont, PA

Housing costs in Chalfont?
A typical home costs $481,900, which is 42.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 98.5% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chalfont costs $1,870 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.3% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Chalfont?
To live comfortably in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $92,160 for a family, and $62,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chalfont?
The cost of living in Chalfont, PA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living index in Chalfont is 96.7, which is 4.3 points lower than the U.S. average of 100. This indicates that housing costs and other expenses tend to be more affordable than other parts of the country with similar population densities. The median home cost in Chalfont is about $324,000, and monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $1,250 per month. Grocery prices in Chalfont are also notably low compared to larger cities like Philadelphia or New York City, making it an attractive option for people looking for a more reasonably priced suburb to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChalfontPennsylvaniaUnited States
  119.794.6100.0
  109.2100.3100
  98.7101.1100.0
  161.880.5100.0
  $481,900$242,800$338,100
  105.4%98.2%100.0%
  126.2104.0100.0
  130.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Pennsylvania all of my life. I lived specifically in Chalfont for 10 years now, and it is, as the rating says, okay. The Schools in the area are great  More

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