Lehighton, PA Cost of Living


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Lehighton cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Lehighton, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lehighton, PA

Housing costs in Lehighton?
A typical home costs $230,000, which is 32.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lehighton costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Lehighton?
To live comfortably in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lehighton?
Lehighton, PA is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is slightly below the national average for most expenses. Housing costs are particularly low, with the median home costing just over $160,000; this is well below the national average of more than $200,000. Groceries and other everyday items are also fairly inexpensive in comparison to other cities in the United States. Utilities such as electricity and water are also priced lower than many comparable locations, making it a great option for those on a budget looking for a safe and enjoyable place to call home. Additionally, local taxes are much lower than many more populated areas in Pennsylvania and other states.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLehightonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  94.994.6100.0
  102.9100.3100
  105.0101.1100.0
  74.580.5100.0
  $230,000$242,800$338,100
  101.8%98.2%100.0%
  111.3104.0100.0
  93.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here since 1986 due to a job transfer and have hated it the whole time. Lots of people on drugs sporting tattoos and dragging 2-3 kids around - but  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have no idea where this number came from. Lehighton is the only town I've ever lived in (or even visited) where I have absolutely no fears about taking my dog for a  More

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I lived in Lehighton for the first 35 years of my life, then I finally had to get out. I was going nowhere. Lehighton is known for people being born and raised there and  More

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