Downingtown, PA Cost of Living


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Downingtown cost of living score
119.6
More expensive
19.6% higher
than the US average
26.4% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Downingtown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% higher than the U.S. average and 26.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Downingtown, PA

Housing costs in Downingtown?
A typical home costs $504,300, which is 49.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 107.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Downingtown costs $1,630 per month, which is 14.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.8% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Downingtown?
To live comfortably in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $96,480 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Downingtown?
Downingtown, PA has an affordable cost of living compared to other cities in the United States. The median home price is around $243,800, which is much lower than the national average of $216,200. Additionally, rents are relatively low in the area with the median rent coming in at about $1,311 per month. The overall cost of living index for Downingtown is 107.3, which is slightly higher than the national average of 100. This makes it an ideal city for those looking for a quality and affordable place to live while also being close to major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and Baltimore.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDowningtownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  119.694.6100.0
  108.3100.3100
  105.5101.1100.0
  149.480.5100.0
  $504,300$242,800$338,100
  111.4%98.2%100.0%
  94.0104.0100.0
  131.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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