Penn Hills, PA Cost of Living


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Penn Hills cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Penn Hills, 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.

Penn Hills, PA

Housing costs in Penn Hills?
A typical home costs $128,600, which is 62.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.0% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Penn Hills costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Penn Hills?
To live comfortably in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Penn Hills?
The cost of living in Penn Hills, PA is relatively low compared to other areas in the state. The median home price is around $120,000 and the median rent is just over $800 a month. Utilities are affordable with the average monthly bill ranging between $100 and $200 depending on usage. Groceries and other necessities can be found at reasonable prices due to its proximity to major cities like Pittsburgh. In addition, Penn Hills residents enjoy very low taxes as a result of being located in Allegheny County. Overall, Penn Hills offers a great quality of life for anyone looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPenn HillsPennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  97.3100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  40.280.5100.0
  $128,600$242,800$338,100
  103.6%98.2%100.0%
  115.2104.0100.0
  124.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born at Mercy Hospital - now U. of Pittsburgh Med. Ctr. in the 1950's. I grew up for the first 5 years in Penn Hills. It was idyllic area for a kid. We lived on  More

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Over 16 years ago

Commuting into the city of Pittsburgh from Penn Hills is very frustrating. A 10-mile trip can take 45 minutes, even outside of normal rush-hour  More

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