Shamokin, PA Cost of Living


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Shamokin cost of living score
79.5
Less expensive
20.5% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Shamokin, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.5% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Shamokin, PA

Housing costs in Shamokin?
A typical home costs $62,500, which is 81.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 74.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shamokin costs $640 per month, which is 55.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 89.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Shamokin?
To live comfortably in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $11,880 for a family, and $20,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shamokin?
The cost of living in Shamokin, PA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living in Shamokin is 16% lower than the national average. Additionally, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Shamokin is approximately $400 per month, which is significantly lower than the national average of $1005. Moreover, groceries and restaurant prices are also significantly lower than the national average. This makes it a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live with all the amenities they need.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShamokinPennsylvaniaUnited States
  79.594.6100.0
  93.8100.3100
  124.5101.1100.0
  12.480.5100.0
  $62,500$242,800$338,100
  101.1%98.2%100.0%
  86.4104.0100.0
  91.8101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I went to visit and almost purchased a home there but the home had a problem, doesn't mean that I will not go back, I really don't understand why so much bad talk about  More

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Shamokin, PA is an old coal town that's multiple decades past its prime. The area is growing with dilapidated and unsafe buildings while the city is bankrupt, unable to  More

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alright here is a comment unless you ar a raging alcoholic shamokin is the place where your happiness would go to die and i am serious you cant get a job here i hate it  More

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