New Salem, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in New Salem, Pennsylvania?
$3,780 / month
for a family, 30.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,360 for the year for a family.
$3,433 / month
for a single person, 28.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $41,200 for the year for a single person.

New Salem cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
New Salem, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

New Salem, PA

Housing costs in New Salem?
A typical home costs $237,000, which is 29.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Salem 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 New Salem?
To live comfortably in New Salem, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Salem?
The cost of living in New Salem borough, PA is generally considered to be slightly above average. While housing costs tend to be higher than the national average, the overall cost of living in New Salem is still relatively reasonable when taking into account other factors such as food costs and taxes. The average cost of groceries tends to be on par with national averages, while taxes are slightly lower than most other parts of the country. Overall, New Salem borough offers a reasonable cost of living for its residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$242,800$338,100
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   100=National Average

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