Altamont, PA Cost of Living


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Altamont cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
17.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Altamont, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Altamont, PA

Housing costs in Altamont?
A typical home costs $112,800, which is 66.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altamont costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 59.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Altamont?
To live comfortably in Altamont, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altamont?
The cost of living in Altamont, PA is quite affordable compared to other areas in Pennsylvania. Median home prices are around $181,000, which is relatively low for the region. Renters have more options for housing and can find a one-bedroom apartment between $500-$900 per month. Groceries and everyday items are also reasonably priced, with an average grocery bill of approximately $400 per month. Utilities such as electricity and gas tend to stay below the national average as well. The overall cost of living is low enough that most people who live in Altamont can afford the essentials without having to make large sacrifices elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltamontPennsylvaniaUnited States
  77.894.6100.0
  97.4100.3100
  112.6101.1100.0
  23.880.5100.0
  $112,800$242,800$338,100
  99.7%98.2%100.0%
  85.8104.0100.0
  92.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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