Zip 19038 (Glenside, PA) Cost of Living


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Glenside cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Glenside (zip 19038), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 19038 (Glenside, PA)

Housing costs in Glenside?
A typical home costs $383,000, which is 13.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.7% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glenside costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.3% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Glenside?
To live comfortably in Glenside (zip 19038), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glenside?
The cost of living in 19038 Glenside, PA is higher than the national average. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Glenside is 127.1 which is 27.1% higher than the U.S. average. The median home value in Glenside is $211,900 which is 29% higher than the national average and the median household income is $90,846 which is 22% higher than the U.S. average. Groceries are also expensive with an 18% higher cost than what you would expect nationally to pay for the same items on average. Utilities on average are 6% lower than you would expect nationally and healthcare costs are 5% lower than expected nationally as well making this a more affordable option for those looking to take advantage of it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGlensidePennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  107.2100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  129.780.5100.0
  $383,000$242,800$338,100
  106.7%98.2%100.0%
  103.8104.0100.0
  131.6101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

Philadelphia and her suburban townships surely need your prayers; Please pray for The People of "The City of BROTHERLY LOVE" for of a truth, brotherly love may be  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am 100% with going as green as possible,...but I really feel strongly about streets so dark that to walk safely, you need a flashlight!!There are quite a few very  More

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