Duquesne, PA Cost of Living


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Duquesne cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Duquesne, 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.

Duquesne, PA

Housing costs in Duquesne?
A typical home costs $56,500, which is 83.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Duquesne costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Duquesne?
To live comfortably in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $10,800 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Duquesne?
The cost of living in Duquesne, PA is quite reasonable. According to the most recent figures from Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index in Duquesne is 89.4, which is slightly lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic necessities such as groceries and utilities cost roughly 11% less than in other parts of the country. This affordability makes Duquesne an attractive option for families looking to move to a new city while still maintaining a budget-friendly lifestyle. Additionally, with an unemployment rate of only 4%, there are plenty of job opportunities for those seeking employment in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDuquesnePennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  94.3100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  21.880.5100.0
  $56,500$242,800$338,100
  105.1%98.2%100.0%
  111.0104.0100.0
  125.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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VERY high crime rate, low income, drugs, gangs and general urban blight, with none of the urban positives. Not a place I would recommend living if you have any other  More

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