Zip 16640 (Flinton, PA) Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Flinton cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
20.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Flinton (zip 16640), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 20.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 16640 (Flinton, PA)

Housing costs in Flinton?
A typical home costs $101,800, which is 69.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.1% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Flinton costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Flinton?
To live comfortably in Flinton (zip 16640), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Flinton?
The cost of living in Flinton, PA is quite reasonable compared to surrounding towns and cities. According to the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission's Cost of Living Index, Flinton has an index score of 91.5 which is comparatively lower than neighboring state capital Harrisburg, coming in at a score of 109.7. This means that residents pay far less for groceries, housing, transportation, education, and health care compared to many other places. Additionally, the median income in the town is significantly lower than the national average at just over $43k per year meaning more of your hard-earned money stays in your wallet.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFlintonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  75.794.6100.0
  97.5100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  42.380.5100.0
  $101,800$242,800$338,100
  100.9%98.2%100.0%
  91.8104.0100.0
  94.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime