Rockdale, PA Cost of Living


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Rockdale cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Rockdale, 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.

Rockdale, PA

Housing costs in Rockdale?
A typical home costs $178,800, which is 47.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockdale costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 49.4% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Rockdale?
To live comfortably in Rockdale, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockdale?
The cost of living in Rockdale, PA is quite reasonable. Despite its proximity to Philadelphia, the cost of housing is comparatively low and relatively affordable for many. Groceries and other necessities can also be purchased at an affordable price. In addition to these costs, medical care and transportation are both accessible and inexpensive in the area. All in all, Rockdale is a great place to live for those who want to enjoy the benefits of city life at a lower cost than what may be found in more metropolitan areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockdalePennsylvaniaUnited States
  75.794.6100.0
  95.2100.3100
  101.7101.1100.0
  30.280.5100.0
  $178,800$242,800$338,100
  97.2%98.2%100.0%
  94.6104.0100.0
  94.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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