Franklin, PA Cost of Living


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Franklin cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
23.5% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Franklin, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 23.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Franklin, PA

Housing costs in Franklin?
A typical home costs $115,100, which is 66.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.6% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Franklin?
To live comfortably in Franklin, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin?
The cost of living in Franklin, PA is quite reasonable, making it a great place to live and work. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Franklin is slightly below the national average at 97.1. Housing costs are also some of the lowest in Pennsylvania with a median home value of just $75,700, which is much lower than the rest of the state. There are various stores and restaurants that offer great prices on goods and services, so it's easy to find affordable options for everyday purchases as well as larger items like furniture or appliances. All in all, the cost of living in Franklin makes it an attractive place to settle down and raise a family or start a business.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklinPennsylvaniaUnited States
  72.494.6100.0
  96.2100.3100
  88.9101.1100.0
  24.080.5100.0
  $115,100$242,800$338,100
  97.8%98.2%100.0%
  73.4104.0100.0
  91.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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