York, PA Cost of Living


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York cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
York, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

York, PA

Housing costs in York?
A typical home costs $233,700, which is 30.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in York costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford York?
To live comfortably in York, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $44,640 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about York?
York, PA has a fairly moderate cost of living when compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in York is 14% lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for people looking to live more affordably. The median home price is $135,500, which is about 17% lower than the national median. Along with housing costs being more affordable than most other places in the U.S., food and transportation are also reasonably priced. Utilities are slightly higher than average but still within reach for many people seeking an affordable place to live. All in all, York can offer a comfortable lifestyle while not breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYorkPennsylvaniaUnited States
  96.294.6100.0
  101.3100.3100
  127.9101.1100.0
  70.080.5100.0
  $233,700$242,800$338,100
  102.7%98.2%100.0%
  88.6104.0100.0
  111.6101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived in York County for 13 years and operate a business (3 Monkeys Inflatables) here and I think it's a pretty nice place to live however just like anywhere  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in York for a year im from Brooklyn and York was pretty bad its a pretty boring place not much to do and all the stores in the downtown are out of shape im glad  More

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5 miles of drugs gangs and feins after dark it gets worst better off moving to Lancaster or  More

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