Meadville, PA Cost of Living


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Meadville cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Meadville, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Meadville, PA

Housing costs in Meadville?
A typical home costs $134,400, which is 60.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.6% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Meadville costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 49.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Meadville?
To live comfortably in Meadville, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Meadville?
The cost of living in Meadville, PA is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the state. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living in Meadville is 5% below the national average. Housing costs remain low with a median home price of $88,400 and rental prices ranging from $625 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,050 for a three-bedroom apartment. Groceries are also inexpensive, with the average cost per meal costing $7.50. Prices on utilities such as gas and electricity are also lower than many other places in Pennsylvania. All of these factors make Meadville a great place to live and enjoy an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMeadvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
  75.794.6100.0
  94.9100.3100
  101.7101.1100.0
  41.480.5100.0
  $134,400$242,800$338,100
  96.8%98.2%100.0%
  70.2104.0100.0
  93.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Meadville is home to Allegheny College, an incredible hub of culture, forward-thinking, activist students, and advancement. The town-gown relations are developing as  More

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Over 14 years ago

My wife and I moved to Meadville October 2009 on account of my work. We have been happy with the town so far. We moved from a much larger city, and she does miss access  More

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I heard a 30 year old girl on a bus once proclaim to a distant cell phone connection, "Back into Meadville again. It seems like no matter where you go you find yourself  More

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