Mount Oliver, PA Cost of Living


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Mount Oliver cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Mount Oliver, PA

Housing costs in Mount Oliver?
A typical home costs $90,400, which is 73.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.8% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Oliver costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Mount Oliver?
To live comfortably in Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Oliver?
The cost of living in Mount Oliver, PA is relatively affordable compared to other areas within the United States. According to BestPlaces.net, the estimated cost of living index for Mount Oliver is 82.8, which is 18.2 points lower than the national average of 100. The index measures the overall cost of goods and services across a variety of categories such as housing, groceries, utilities, transportation and healthcare. This means that residents can enjoy a high quality of life despite the lower costs associated with basic necessities. Furthermore, Mount Oliver offers many opportunities to save money; for instance, there are several local farmers markets where fresh produce can be purchased at discounted prices. Overall, Mount Oliver is an ideal location for those seeking an affordable place to live in Pennsylvania.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount OliverPennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  94.6100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  28.880.5100.0
  $90,400$242,800$338,100
  100.2%98.2%100.0%
  117.0104.0100.0
  125.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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