Sandy Lake, PA Cost of Living


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Sandy Lake cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
16.5% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 16.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Sandy Lake, PA

Housing costs in Sandy Lake?
A typical home costs $154,900, which is 54.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.2% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sandy Lake costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Sandy Lake?
To live comfortably in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sandy Lake?
The cost of living in Sandy Lake borough, PA is higher than the national average. According to the most recent census data, housing costs in the area are around 122% of the national average, while utilities are around 108%, transportation costs around 115%, and miscellaneous expenses are at 102%. The overall cost of living index for Sandy Lake borough is 110.5, indicating that it is 10.5% more expensive than the national average. Despite this higher cost of living, many families find that Sandy Lake borough provides a low-cost home with excellent amenities and a short commute to nearby cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSandy LakePennsylvaniaUnited States
  79.094.6100.0
  98100.3100
  86.5101.1100.0
  47.780.5100.0
  $154,900$242,800$338,100
  94.0%98.2%100.0%
  88.4104.0100.0
  97.6101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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