Ellwood City, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania?
$2,100 / month
for a family, 61.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Ellwood City cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Ellwood City, PA

Housing costs in Ellwood City?
A typical home costs $130,800, which is 61.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.1% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ellwood City costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Ellwood City?
To live comfortably in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ellwood City?
Ellwood City, PA has a fairly low cost of living compared to other areas in Pennsylvania. The median home value is around $90,000, with rent costing an average of around $700 per month. Groceries, utilities, and other necessities cost less than the national average as well. This is an attractive factor to many people looking for a more affordable place to live that still offers a great quality of life. The median household income is also quite low at just over $31,000 per year, which helps to keep costs down even further. With all of these factors combined, Ellwood City is an ideal option for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEllwood CityPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  97.0  Unlock100.0
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  42.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  91.6  Unlock100.0
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  95.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Ellwood City
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Over 4 years ago

I have lived here 20 years now bought a home here taxes are reasonable and the community is friendly! I don't want to be anywhere but here.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Ellwood City, PA is a nice smaller city in western PA. The ZIP code for Ellwood's population (16117) is around 16,000 in 2010. This community use to be a steel  More

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