Penn township (Berks County), PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Penn township (Berks County), Pennsylvania?
$5,640 / month
for a family, 4.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $67,680 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Penn township (Berks County) cost of living score
94
Less expensive
6.0% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Penn township (Berks County), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Penn township (Berks County), PA

Housing costs in Penn township (Berks County)?
A typical home costs $352,500, which is 4.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.2% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Penn township (Berks County) costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Penn township (Berks County)?
To live comfortably in Penn township (Berks County), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $67,680 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Penn township (Berks County)?
Penn township (Berks County), PA has a relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of the state. The median home value is $157,800, which is lower than the state average of $189,300. The median household income in Penn township is $63,381, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%, both lower than Pennsylvania's averages. Additionally, transportation costs are low in Penn township due to its proximity to major highways and public transit options such as SEPTA buses and trains. Overall, Penn township provides a comfortable cost of living combined with easy access to metropolitan amenities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPenn township (Berks County)PennsylvaniaUnited States
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  104.8  Unlock100.0
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  94.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  100.9  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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