Portage township, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Portage township, Pennsylvania?
$1,860 / month
for a family, 65.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,320 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

Portage township cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Portage township, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Portage township, PA

Housing costs in Portage township?
A typical home costs $116,000, which is 65.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.2% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portage township costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 53.2% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Portage township?
To live comfortably in Portage township, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portage township?
Living in Portage Township (Cambria County), PA can be quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 78.32, which is below the national average of 100. Housing costs are also quite reasonable, with median monthly rent at $717 for a one-bedroom apartment and $868 for a three-bedroom home. Groceries and other household expenses remain inexpensive as well, and transportation expenses are low thanks to the township’s prime location near major highways. All in all, Portage Township offers a great balance of affordability and access to amenities that make it an ideal place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPortage townshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  96.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock101.1100.0
  24.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  94.4  Unlock100.0
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  95.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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