Media, PA Cost of Living


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Media cost of living score
106.9
More expensive
6.9% higher
than the US average
13.0% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Media, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% higher than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Media, PA

Housing costs in Media?
A typical home costs $535,200, which is 58.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 120.4% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Media costs $1,590 per month, which is 11.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.9% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Media?
To live comfortably in Media, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $102,600 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Media?
The cost of living in Media, PA is quite affordable. The median home price is about $250,000 and the median rental rate is around $1,250 per month. Groceries and other everyday expenses are fairly reasonable compared to other towns in the area. In addition, there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops for residents to explore throughout the town. Property taxes can be high due to school district taxes but overall, it's an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMediaPennsylvaniaUnited States
  106.994.6100.0
  110100.3100
  101.0101.1100.0
  161.880.5100.0
  $535,200$242,800$338,100
  108.3%98.2%100.0%
  117.6104.0100.0
  128.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Media, Pa has easy access to major highways and the rail system, which makes it easy to get to downtown Philadelphia. Rail takes about the same amount of time but there  More

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