Lamar, PA Cost of Living


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Lamar cost of living score
80.1
Less expensive
19.9% lower
than the US average
15.3% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Lamar, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.9% lower than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lamar, PA

Housing costs in Lamar?
A typical home costs $178,700, which is 47.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lamar costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Lamar?
To live comfortably in Lamar, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lamar?
The cost of living in Lamar, PA is very affordable. The median home value is around $89,500 and the median household income is just over $34,000. Rent prices are also quite reasonable, with an average one-bedroom apartment costing around $604 per month. Additionally, groceries and other everyday items are relatively inexpensive due to the small-town atmosphere in Lamar. Overall, residents of Lamar enjoy an excellent quality of life at a fraction of the cost associated with larger cities or suburbs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLamarPennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.194.6100.0
  101.3100.3100
  102.1101.1100.0
  61.480.5100.0
  $178,700$242,800$338,100
  97.6%98.2%100.0%
  79.1104.0100.0
  91.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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