Mercersburg, PA Cost of Living


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Mercersburg cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
6.4% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Mercersburg, PA

Housing costs in Mercersburg?
A typical home costs $247,000, which is 26.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mercersburg costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Mercersburg?
To live comfortably in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mercersburg?
The cost of living in Mercersburg, PA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Mercersburg is around $150,000, which is substantially lower than the national average. Additionally, groceries and utilities are both significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those on a budget. Furthermore, there is no public transportation system in place, so most residents opt to drive their own vehicles. This further helps reduce overall costs of living since residents don’t have to worry about paying for additional transportation fees.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMercersburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
  88.594.6100.0
  104.5100.3100
  108.3101.1100.0
  73.880.5100.0
  $247,000$242,800$338,100
  94.0%98.2%100.0%
  82.5104.0100.0
  99.3101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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