Lebanon, PA Cost of Living


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Lebanon cost of living score
90.2
Less expensive
9.8% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Lebanon, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lebanon, PA

Housing costs in Lebanon?
A typical home costs $217,000, which is 35.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.6% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lebanon costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Lebanon?
To live comfortably in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $41,400 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lebanon?
The cost of living in Lebanon, PA is fairly reasonable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the estimated monthly cost of living for a single person in Lebanon, PA is around $1,311. This figure includes rent and other basic expenses like food & transportation. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center is about $637 a month; outside the center it’s much cheaper at around $470. If you’re looking for more affordable housing options such as duplexes or condos, these can also be found within the downtown area. On top of this, there are plenty of grocery stores and restaurants that have prices that won’t break the bank. In general, living in Lebanon, PA provides a great balance between value and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLebanonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  90.294.6100.0
  102100.3100
  108.2101.1100.0
  66.280.5100.0
  $217,000$242,800$338,100
  100.5%98.2%100.0%
  79.1104.0100.0
  102.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I absolutely love Lebanon, just moved here in October of 2016. The people couldn't be friendlier and I love the small town feel. Yes some areas are not so pretty, but  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lebanon City is disgusting. They try to do things to "beautify" the area but it just masks the ugly deteriorating homes and trashy streets. There are probably  More

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Over 15 years ago

the cost ofliving is very reasonable and what makes this city nice it is within driving distance of Philadelphia, NYC, Baltimore, D>C>, the shore. are all possible for  More

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