Penbrook, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Penbrook, Pennsylvania?
$2,100 / month
for a family, 61.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a family.
$3,000 / month
for a single person, 37.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a single person.

Penbrook cost of living score
89.8
Less expensive
10.2% lower
than the US average
5.1% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Penbrook, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.1% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Penbrook, PA

Housing costs in Penbrook?
A typical home costs $130,600, which is 61.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.2% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Penbrook costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Penbrook?
To live comfortably in Penbrook, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Penbrook?
The cost of living in Penbrook, PA is relatively affordable. The median home value in the town is $131,300 which is lower than the national average of $219,700. Additionally, the median gross rent, including utilities, is $922 which is also lower than the national average of $1,012. The overall cost of living index for Penbrook is 88.5 which is below the national average of 100. Utilities are particularly inexpensive in the area due to their low rates and efficient technology. All these factors make Penbrook a great place to live and work with a fairly low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPenbrookPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  96.7  Unlock100.0
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  42.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  101.4  Unlock100.0
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  127.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

When we moved to the Borough of Penbrook, we had no idea of what we were getting ourselves into. Situated directly across the street from Harrisburg proper, it is a  More

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