Altoona, PA Cost of Living


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Altoona cost of living score
77.2
Less expensive
22.8% lower
than the US average
18.4% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Altoona, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.8% lower than the U.S. average and 18.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Altoona, PA

Housing costs in Altoona?
A typical home costs $119,400, which is 64.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.8% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altoona costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Altoona?
To live comfortably in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altoona?
Altoona, PA is an affordable place to live with a cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The median home price here is around $125,000, and you can get quality housing for even less in some areas. Other living expenses such as food, transportation, and utilities are also very reasonable. Groceries tend to be on the lower side compared to other cities while average monthly utility costs remain fairly consistent throughout the year. Overall, Altoona offers excellent value for money with its low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltoonaPennsylvaniaUnited States
  77.294.6100.0
  97.4100.3100
  88.1101.1100.0
  37.380.5100.0
  $119,400$242,800$338,100
  97.8%98.2%100.0%
  82.4104.0100.0
  94.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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