New Kensington, PA Cost of Living


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New Kensington cost of living score
86.1
Less expensive
13.9% lower
than the US average
9.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
New Kensington, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.9% lower than the U.S. average and 9.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

New Kensington, PA

Housing costs in New Kensington?
A typical home costs $151,200, which is 55.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Kensington costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford New Kensington?
To live comfortably in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Kensington?
New Kensington, PA is a great place to live with a relatively low cost of living. The cost of housing in New Kensington is significantly lower than the national average; for example, the median home price in New Kensington is $59,800 compared to the national average of $231,000. In addition, other expenses such as groceries and utilities are also lower than the national averages. This makes New Kensington an ideal place for people looking for an affordable city to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew KensingtonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  86.194.6100.0
  97.9100.3100
  91.8101.1100.0
  64.280.5100.0
  $151,200$242,800$338,100
  102.9%98.2%100.0%
  89.6104.0100.0
  121.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

The city would provide a good retirement destination, with low  More

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Over 18 years ago

The best thing about this city is its proximity to Pittsburgh. Things are slowly turning around here, but there is still a high propensity of dilapidated housing, a  More

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