Erie, PA Cost of Living


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Erie cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
14.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Erie, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Erie, PA

Housing costs in Erie?
A typical home costs $159,600, which is 52.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Erie costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Erie?
To live comfortably in Erie, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Erie?
Erie provides you with an attractive option for cost-effective living positioned somewhere within Pennsylvania's Erie County boasting median housing values averaging right around $122K and renting usually lands close by around half that amount as standard - greatly cheaper compared to ocean side locations like Allentown or Reading which are located much further northeastward. Groceries similarly remain completely equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out unaltered at no less than 8%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEriePennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.894.6100.0
  93.9100.3100
  90.3101.1100.0
  48.480.5100.0
  $159,600$242,800$338,100
  95.2%98.2%100.0%
  82.6104.0100.0
  112.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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