Benson, PA Cost of Living


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Benson cost of living score
76.7
Less expensive
23.3% lower
than the US average
18.9% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Benson, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average and 18.9% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Benson, PA

Housing costs in Benson?
A typical home costs $90,000, which is 73.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.9% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benson costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Benson?
To live comfortably in Benson, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benson?
Benson, PA is a great place to live if you are looking for an affordable cost of living. The median home price in Benson is $293,000 which is lower than the state average of $277,000. Rent prices are also lower than the national average. Other factors such as food and transportation costs are also lower than most other cities in Pennsylvania. With an overall cost of living index that ranks below the national average, Benson provides a great opportunity for those looking for an affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBensonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  76.794.6100.0
  97100.3100
  101.4101.1100.0
  19.180.5100.0
  $90,000$242,800$338,100
  92.2%98.2%100.0%
  83.6104.0100.0
  91.6101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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