Dickson City, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Dickson City, Pennsylvania?
$2,880 / month
for a family, 46.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,560 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Dickson City cost of living score
83.6
Less expensive
16.4% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Dickson City, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Dickson City, PA

Housing costs in Dickson City?
A typical home costs $181,000, which is 46.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dickson City costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Dickson City?
To live comfortably in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dickson City?
The cost of living in Dickson City, PA is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Dickson City is 85.47, which is 15.53% lower than the national average. The median household income for this area is also slightly below the national average at $43,571 vs. $57,652 respectively. Residents here enjoy low housing costs with a median home value of $112,200 and moderate utility costs that are about 8% lower than the national average. Groceries and goods are also quite affordable here with prices being about 4% less than the average across the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDickson CityPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  97.9  Unlock100.0
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  33.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  98.9  Unlock100.0
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  113.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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