Main, PA Cost of Living


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Main cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
13.2% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Main, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Main, PA

Housing costs in Main?
A typical home costs $237,800, which is 29.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.1% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Main costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Main?
To live comfortably in Main, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Main?
Main, PA has a relatively low cost of living in comparison to other cities and towns in the area. The median household income is slightly above the national average, but the cost of basic necessities and housing are lower than other nearby locations. The unemployment rate is also below the national average, making it an attractive place for those looking to save money while still finding gainful employment. Additionally, there are plenty of local amenities including grocery stores, restaurants and shopping that make Main, PA an ideal destination for those seeking to enjoy all that life has to offer without spending too much money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMainPennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.194.6100.0
  101.6100.3100
  100.9101.1100.0
  54.680.5100.0
  $237,800$242,800$338,100
  99.5%98.2%100.0%
  87.5104.0100.0
  99.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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