Mount Joy township, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mount Joy township, Pennsylvania?
$5,610 / month
for a family, 3.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $67,320 for the year for a family.
$3,467 / month
for a single person, 27.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,600 for the year for a single person.

Mount Joy township cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Mount Joy township, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Mount Joy township, PA

Housing costs in Mount Joy township?
A typical home costs $352,200, which is 4.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.1% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Joy township costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.6% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Mount Joy township?
To live comfortably in Mount Joy township, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $67,320 for a family, and $41,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Joy township?
The cost of living in Mount Joy Township (Lancaster County), PA is relatively affordable compared to many other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the average cost of living index for the county is 96, lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic expenses such as housing, food, and transportation are noticeably less expensive here than they would be in other parts of the country. Housing costs are especially affordable; they are often 20-30% lower than in other cities of similar size and stature. In addition, taxes on property and goods are typically lower than those found nationally. All of these factors help make Mount Joy Township a great place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMount Joy townshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  103.6  Unlock100.0
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  69.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  103.6  Unlock100.0
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  113.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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