Upper Merion, PA Cost of Living


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Upper Merion cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Upper Merion, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Upper Merion, PA

Housing costs in Upper Merion?
A typical home costs $451,700, which is 33.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 86.0% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Upper Merion costs $1,900 per month, which is 32.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.3% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Upper Merion?
To live comfortably in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $86,400 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Upper Merion?
The cost of living in Upper Merion, PA is 13.3% higher than the US average cost of living. This means that the prices of goods and services in Upper Merion are more expensive compared to other parts of the United States on average. Additionally, the median value for an individual house in Upper Merion is $451,700 which is significantly higher than the US average house value of $338,100. In summary, it can be said that the cost of living in Upper Merion is more expensive than most places across America.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUpper MerionPennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  108.4100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  131.880.5100.0
  $451,700$242,800$338,100
  110.8%98.2%100.0%
  97.2104.0100.0
  131.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Upper Merion is the perfect location for suburban recreation. King of Prussia owns the 2nd largest mall in the United States, Valley Forge National Park and is 10  More

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