Pottstown, PA Cost of Living


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Pottstown cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Pottstown, 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.

Pottstown, PA

Housing costs in Pottstown?
A typical home costs $297,800, which is 11.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pottstown costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Pottstown?
To live comfortably in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $57,240 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pottstown?
Pottstown, PA is known for its affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living in Pottstown is lower than the national average by about 6.2%. Housing costs are especially low compared to other areas; the median home price in Pottstown is around $130,000, which is much less than the national median of nearly $200,000. Renters can also find a variety of options that are often very affordable. Groceries and utilities are also typically cheaper than the national average. All in all, Pottstown offers an excellent quality of life with a more reasonable cost than many other towns and cities across the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPottstownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  102.3100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  89.280.5100.0
  $297,800$242,800$338,100
  100.9%98.2%100.0%
  98.5104.0100.0
  131.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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