Southwest, PA Cost of Living


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Southwest cost of living score
73.6
Less expensive
26.4% lower
than the US average
22.2% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Southwest, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.4% lower than the U.S. average and 22.2% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Southwest, PA

Housing costs in Southwest?
A typical home costs $102,200, which is 69.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.9% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southwest costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 59.2% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Southwest?
To live comfortably in Southwest, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southwest?
The cost of living in Southwest, PA is relatively affordable compared to other areas in the United States. According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, the median household income in Southwest, PA is $49,245 while the median home value is $127,300. The overall cost of living index for this region is 99.7 indicating it is a fraction below the national average. This means that you can get more value for your money while living in Southwest, PA. Additionally, utilities such as electricity are among the most affordable in the state with monthly bills on average lower than many other states. With its attractive affordability and growing job market, Southwest, PA could be an ideal place to call home for those looking to save money while enjoying all that this area has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouthwestPennsylvaniaUnited States
  73.694.6100.0
  94.7100.3100
  99.9101.1100.0
  40.080.5100.0
  $102,200$242,800$338,100
  97.2%98.2%100.0%
  94.3104.0100.0
  96.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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