Lewistown, PA Cost of Living


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Lewistown cost of living score
78.8
Less expensive
21.2% lower
than the US average
16.7% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Lewistown, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.2% lower than the U.S. average and 16.7% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lewistown, PA

Housing costs in Lewistown?
A typical home costs $125,500, which is 62.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lewistown costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 45.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Lewistown?
To live comfortably in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lewistown?
The cost of living in Lewistown, PA is fairly affordable. The median home value in the area is around $88,000, while the median household income is around $37,800. This shows that the average cost of living in the area is lower than the national average. Rent prices for a one bedroom apartment typically range from $400-$550 per month. Grocery and other basic necessities tend to be slightly more expensive than what you would find in larger cities, but still competitive with what you might find elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Taxes are also reasonable; state taxes are 6%, while local taxes are 2%. Overall, Lewistown offers an affordable cost of living for those looking to make the move to this charming small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLewistownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  78.894.6100.0
  97.4100.3100
  127.5101.1100.0
  27.980.5100.0
  $125,500$242,800$338,100
  100.0%98.2%100.0%
  80.5104.0100.0
  91.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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