Plains, PA Cost of Living


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Plains cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Plains, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Plains, PA

Housing costs in Plains?
A typical home costs $130,300, which is 61.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Plains 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 Plains?
To live comfortably in Plains, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Plains?
The cost of living in Plains, PA is fairly reasonable. The area has a median home value of $141,800 and the median rent is $708 per month. Taxes are also relatively low with an effective tax rate of 2.7%. Groceries, medical care, and utilities tend to be comparable to the national average, making them more affordable overall. The area also offers a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, and shopping malls that provide services to the locals at reasonable prices. All in all, people who live in Plains can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without having to break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPlainsPennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.694.6100.0
  96100.3100
  94.9101.1100.0
  36.380.5100.0
  $130,300$242,800$338,100
  99.1%98.2%100.0%
  85.2104.0100.0
  102.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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