Clairton, PA Cost of Living


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Clairton cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Clairton, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Clairton, PA

Housing costs in Clairton?
A typical home costs $134,100, which is 60.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.8% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clairton costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Clairton?
To live comfortably in Clairton, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clairton?
The cost of living in Clairton, PA is moderately affordable. The median home value as of 2019 was $72,400, a 4.65% increase since 2018. Median rent is also relatively low at $743 per month. However, groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than the national average due to limited competition. There are plenty of opportunities for bargain shopping with discount stores and thrift shops in the area. Heating costs can be quite high during winter months due to the cold temperatures in the region. Overall, Clairton is a great place to live if you’re looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClairtonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  96.2100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  44.880.5100.0
  $134,100$242,800$338,100
  100.2%98.2%100.0%
  117.8104.0100.0
  125.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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