Pennside, PA Cost of Living


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Pennside cost of living score
94
Less expensive
6.0% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Pennside, 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.

Pennside, PA

Housing costs in Pennside?
A typical home costs $172,700, which is 48.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.9% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pennside costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.2% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Pennside?
To live comfortably in Pennside, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pennside?
The cost of living in Pennside, PA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index is 2% higher than the national average; however, housing prices in the area are significantly lower than similar cities and towns across the nation. Renting an apartment in Pennside is very reasonable and a studio can be found for as low as $750 per month. Groceries and transportation expenses are also lower than average, making it easy to keep down monthly costs. In addition, taxes in Pennsylvania are generally considered to be quite low when compared to other states. All of these factors combined make Pennside a great place for people looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality or access to amenities and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPennsidePennsylvaniaUnited States
  94.094.6100.0
  102.6100.3100
  115.3101.1100.0
  58.180.5100.0
  $172,700$242,800$338,100
  100.9%98.2%100.0%
  102.1104.0100.0
  108.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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