Mercer County, PA Cost of Living


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Mercer cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
16.5% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Mercer Pennsylva County, 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.

Mercer County, PA

Housing costs in Mercer?
A typical home costs $140,900, which is 58.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.0% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mercer 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 Mercer?
To live comfortably in Mercer Pennsylva County, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mercer?
Mercer, PA County is a great place to live with a cost of living that is 79 compared to the US Average Cost of Living which is 100. It's lower cost of living also translates into more affordable housing than the national average house median value of $338,100, with Mercer coming in at $140,900. This makes Mercer an attractive location for those looking for quality homes on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMercerPennsylvaniaUnited States
  79.094.6100.0
  97.2100.3100
  86.5101.1100.0
  49.480.5100.0
  $140,900$242,800$338,100
  94.0%98.2%100.0%
  88.4104.0100.0
  97.1101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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