Mercer, PA Cost of Living


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Mercer cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
16.5% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Mercer, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 16.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Mercer, PA

Housing costs in Mercer?
A typical home costs $184,100, which is 45.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.2% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mercer costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Mercer?
To live comfortably in Mercer, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mercer?
The cost of living in Mercer borough, PA is relatively low compared to other areas in Pennsylvania. The median home price in Mercer borough is about $150,000, which is much lower than the average median home price for the state of Pennsylvania. Rent prices are also quite affordable, with a one-bedroom apartment typically costing around $700 per month. Additionally, food and other basic goods are generally reasonably priced. With all this taken into account, Mercer borough is an appealing place to live and a great economic choice for those interested in relocating to Pennsylvania.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMercerPennsylvaniaUnited States
  79.094.6100.0
  98.9100.3100
  86.5101.1100.0
  44.280.5100.0
  $184,100$242,800$338,100
  94.0%98.2%100.0%
  89.3104.0100.0
  97.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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