Carbon, PA Cost of Living


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Carbon cost of living score
80
Less expensive
20.0% lower
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Carbon, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.0% lower than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Carbon, PA

Housing costs in Carbon?
A typical home costs $127,700, which is 62.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carbon costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 51.3% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Carbon?
To live comfortably in Carbon, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carbon?
The cost of living in Carbon, PA is relatively affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Carbon is 86.45, which is below the United States average of 100. This lower cost of living is due to a combination of lower housing costs and a relative abundance of available jobs in the area. The median home price in Carbon is $153,000, which is significantly lower than the nationwide median home price of $231,200. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Carbon stands at 5.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 6%. All of these factors make it an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable and safe place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarbonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.094.6100.0
  97.3100.3100
  103.3101.1100.0
  34.580.5100.0
  $127,700$242,800$338,100
  98.1%98.2%100.0%
  90.4104.0100.0
  91.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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