Jonestown, PA Cost of Living


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Jonestown cost of living score
90.2
Less expensive
9.8% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Jonestown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Jonestown, PA

Housing costs in Jonestown?
A typical home costs $219,800, which is 35.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jonestown costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Jonestown?
To live comfortably in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jonestown?
The cost of living in Jonestown borough, PA is quite affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home value is $113,400, and the median monthly rent is around $650. The average gas price is very low at $2.50 per gallon and food prices are also relatively low. Property taxes are slightly higher than the national average but are still reasonable within Pennsylvania's range. Furthermore, overall costs of goods and services are 7 percent lower than the U.S. average, making Jonestown an ideal place for those looking for a quality life without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJonestownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  90.294.6100.0
  103.2100.3100
  108.2101.1100.0
  72.580.5100.0
  $219,800$242,800$338,100
  100.7%98.2%100.0%
  88.5104.0100.0
  102.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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