Folsom, PA Cost of Living


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Folsom cost of living score
106.9
More expensive
6.9% higher
than the US average
13.0% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Folsom, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.9% higher than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Folsom, PA

Housing costs in Folsom?
A typical home costs $268,700, which is 20.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Folsom costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.4% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Folsom?
To live comfortably in Folsom, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Folsom?
The cost of living in Folsom, PA is quite reasonable compared to the rest of the country. The median home price is around $166,000 and the median rental rate is $1,106 for a one bedroom apartment. The overall cost of living index for Folsom is nearly 20% lower than the national average. In addition to having a relatively low cost of living, residents are able to take advantage of a number of tax incentives and savings, including reduced property taxes and income taxes. These factors combined make Folsom an affordable place to live in the Greater Philadelphia area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFolsomPennsylvaniaUnited States
  106.994.6100.0
  103.9100.3100
  101.0101.1100.0
  94.780.5100.0
  $268,700$242,800$338,100
  108.3%98.2%100.0%
  120.2104.0100.0
  128.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Folsom
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Over 18 years ago

Houses are old, small and often not updated, yet people are asking top dollar. Moving further out into Chester and Berks county would afford better housing  More

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Over 18 years ago

Cost has risen drammatically in the last four years, approximately 70%. So a duplex that cost $100K in 2002 now costs $170K+. Add high property taxes and it is  More

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