Zip 16323 (Franklin, PA) Cost of Living


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Franklin cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
23.5% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Franklin (zip 16323), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 23.5% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 16323 (Franklin, PA)

Housing costs in Franklin?
A typical home costs $115,900, which is 65.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin costs $800 per month, which is 33.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,210 and 2.5% cheaper than the state average of $820.

Can I afford Franklin?
To live comfortably in Franklin (zip 16323), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin?
The cost of living in 16323 Franklin, PA is relatively affordable compared to other areas in Pennsylvania. According to BestPlaces's cost of living index, the overall cost of living index is 93.26 which is lower than the national average of 100. Housing in particular is especially affordable with an average rent for a one bedroom apartment being around $500 a month. Other factors like groceries and transportation are also relatively inexpensive with meals costing only about $10 per person. Overall, 16323 Franklin, PA provides a reasonable cost of living that makes it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklinPennsylvaniaUnited States
  72.494.6100.0
  96.2100.3100
  88.9101.1100.0
  31.180.5100.0
  $115,900$242,800$338,100
  97.898.2100
  75.4104.0100.0
  92.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Franklin is beautifull with several wonderfull parks and one of the best bike trails in the state of Pa. Downtown has wonderfull historic buildings and the house prices  More

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Over 18 years ago

I grew up in Franklin and still miss the views of this smalltown valley. Wonderfull bike trail, main street is cute, lots of beautifull old homes. Prices for a home  More

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