Phoenixville, PA Cost of Living


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Phoenixville cost of living score
119.6
More expensive
19.6% higher
than the US average
26.4% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% higher than the U.S. average and 26.4% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Phoenixville, PA

Housing costs in Phoenixville?
A typical home costs $422,900, which is 25.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.2% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Phoenixville costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.0% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Phoenixville?
To live comfortably in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $81,000 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Phoenixville?
The cost of living in Phoenixville, PA is relatively low when compared to other cities in the region. The median home price in Phoenixville is around $195,000 which is much lower than the national median of $269,000. Additionally, rental prices are also well below average. A one-bedroom apartment typically costs about $900 per month while a two-bedroom runs about $1,100 per month. Transportation costs are also affordable since gas prices tend to be lower than in other larger cities. All together, these factors make the cost of living in Phoenixville quite manageable for those looking for an affordable city to live and work in.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPhoenixvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
  119.694.6100.0
  107.1100.3100
  105.5101.1100.0
  130.380.5100.0
  $422,900$242,800$338,100
  110.1%98.2%100.0%
  102.3104.0100.0
  131.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Ive been living in phoenixville my entire life, looking to get out though. In the area there are a few parks. Valley forge is right outside phoeniville, about 10  More

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