Lewistown Metro Area, PA Cost of Living


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Lewistown cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Lewistown Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Lewistown Metro Area, PA

Housing costs in Lewistown?
A typical home costs $149,800, which is 55.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lewistown 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 Lewistown?
To live comfortably in Lewistown Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lewistown?
The cost of living in Lewistown, PA Metro Area is 78.7 according to the US average Cost of Living which is 100. This means that living in Lewistown will cost you 21.3% less than the national average. The median house value in Lewistown is $149,800 which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. This makes Lewistown an affordable option for those who wish to purchase a home. Furthermore, with a lower cost of living, there are more savings potential in areas such as groceries, transportation and healthcare. Altogether, these factors make Lewiston an attractive option for people looking to relocate or buy a house.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLewistownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  78.794.6100.0
  98.4100.3100
  127.5101.1100.0
  39.080.5100.0
  $149,800$242,800$338,100
  100.4%98.2%100.0%
  80.7104.0100.0
  91.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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