Doylestown, PA Cost of Living


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Doylestown cost of living score
119.7
More expensive
19.7% higher
than the US average
26.5% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Doylestown, 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.

Doylestown, PA

Housing costs in Doylestown?
A typical home costs $494,200, which is 46.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 103.5% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Doylestown costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.1% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Doylestown?
To live comfortably in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $94,680 for a family, and $60,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Doylestown?
Doylestown borough, PA is a great place to call home and the cost of living reflects that. The overall cost of living index in Doylestown is 106.7, which is higher than the US average of 100 but still relatively affordable compared to other cities and towns around Pennsylvania. The median home value in Doylestown is $420,100 and the median rent price for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,547 per month. Groceries, utilities, transportation costs are all slightly higher than the US average as well, making it an expensive place to live overall. However, with the abundance of amenities available throughout Doylestown borough and its close proximity to Philadelphia and New York City, it may be worth the extra money for those looking for a convenient yet affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDoylestownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  119.794.6100.0
  110.5100.3100
  98.7101.1100.0
  170.580.5100.0
  $494,200$242,800$338,100
  105.4%98.2%100.0%
  120.3104.0100.0
  130.3101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Doylestown is a lovely suburban town in the Philadelphia region. Real estate is not exactly cheap and taxes are high. A nice thing about the location is it's proximity  More

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What a great place to raise a family. Restaurants, history, art, parks and lakes, great schools and close to all Philly has to offer. We are also 2 hrs. from the Jersey  More

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I had the pleasurable experience of living in Doylestown for a year, several years ago! What drew me to Doylestown was the sheer beauty of the architectur downtown and  More

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