Zip 18302 (East Stroudsburg, PA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania?
$4,050 / month
for a family, 25.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,600 for the year for a family.
$3,933 / month
for a single person, 17.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,200 for the year for a single person.

East Stroudsburg cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
East Stroudsburg (zip 18302), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 18302 (East Stroudsburg, PA)

Housing costs in East Stroudsburg?
A typical home costs $254,200, which is 24.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Stroudsburg costs $1,560 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.4% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford East Stroudsburg?
To live comfortably in East Stroudsburg (zip 18302), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Stroudsburg?
The cost of living in 18302 East Stroudsburg, PA is relatively affordable compared to other areas in the country. According to Best Places, the cost of living index for this area is rated at 92.7, which is 8.3% lower than the U.S average. Housing costs are 13% lower than the national average with median home values at $143,800 and median rent prices at $947 per month. Groceries are also slightly lower at 3% below the national average and transportation expenses come in at 1% below typical costs. Overall, 18302 East Stroudsburg, PA provides a high quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEast StroudsburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  101.8  Unlock100.0
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  75.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  97.7  Unlock100.0
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  106.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in East Stroudsburg for over 11 years and it's just been getting worse with all the out of state people moving in from the city. Its ridiculous traffic  More

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Northslope II is a private resort community located across from the Shawnee Ski Resort. Under the leadership of its Home Owners Association Board, the community has  More

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