Locust, PA Cost of Living


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Locust cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
13.2% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Locust, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Locust, PA

Housing costs in Locust?
A typical home costs $236,100, which is 30.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.8% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Locust costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Locust?
To live comfortably in Locust, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Locust?
The cost of living in Locust, PA is relatively low when compared to the national average. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, in 2019 goods and services in this area were 11.1% lower than the national median. In addition, housing costs are particularly attractive; the median home values are 19.4% lower than the national average. Furthermore, renters can often find extremely affordable rental options since the median gross rent is 14.5% lower than the national average. All these factors make Locust, PA an ideal place for those looking for a low-cost living option with all necessary amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLocustPennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.194.6100.0
  100.3100.3100
  100.9101.1100.0
  56.480.5100.0
  $236,100$242,800$338,100
  99.5%98.2%100.0%
  93.8104.0100.0
  100.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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