Perkiomen, PA Cost of Living


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Perkiomen cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Perkiomen, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Perkiomen, PA

Housing costs in Perkiomen?
A typical home costs $404,900, which is 19.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.8% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Perkiomen costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Perkiomen?
To live comfortably in Perkiomen, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $77,760 for a family, and $57,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Perkiomen?
The cost of living in Perkiomen, PA is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the area. The median home price is $185,000, which is lower than the national average of $229,700. The unemployment rate is low at 5.5%, and the median household income is just over $70,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is about $1,100 per month and utilities are relatively inexpensive as well. Overall, Perkiomen's cost of living makes it an attractive and desirable area to live in.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPerkiomenPennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  108.6100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  126.680.5100.0
  $404,900$242,800$338,100
  100.2%98.2%100.0%
  105.9104.0100.0
  131.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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