Johnstown, PA Cost of Living


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Johnstown cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Johnstown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Johnstown, PA

Housing costs in Johnstown?
A typical home costs $83,600, which is 75.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.6% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Johnstown costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Johnstown?
To live comfortably in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Johnstown?
Johnstown, PA is known to be a relatively inexpensive place to live compared to other parts of the nation. The cost of living in Johnstown is 7% lower than the national average, which makes it an attractive option for those on a budget. In terms of housing costs, the median home price in Johnstown is around $110,000 - far less than many other cities in Pennsylvania and across the country. Additionally, food and transportation costs are also lower than average making it easier for residents to save money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJohnstownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  75.794.6100.0
  93.3100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  13.380.5100.0
  $83,600$242,800$338,100
  98.2%98.2%100.0%
  84.5104.0100.0
  95.3101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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It is a historic city with a booming economy located in Johnstown, PA. In the past two years, crime and drug problems have decreased, and the city promotes arts,  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's a filthy drug thug pitbull  More

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Over 12 years ago

Johnstown is very sceneic. The people are very nice howeever, if you go too far out into suburbia you will find a great deal of ignorance and racism. The down side is  More

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