Zip 15135 (Mckeesport, PA) Cost of Living


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Mckeesport cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Mckeesport (zip 15135), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 15135 (Mckeesport, PA)

Housing costs in Mckeesport?
A typical home costs $180,400, which is 46.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mckeesport costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Mckeesport?
To live comfortably in Mckeesport (zip 15135), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mckeesport?
The cost of living in 15135 Mckeesport, PA is relatively low compared to the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index score for 15135 Mckeesport is 78.2, which is 22.8 points lower than the U.S average of 101. Rent in Mckeesport is also lower than the U.S. average; a one bedroom apartment typically costs around $600-$700 per month and a three bedroom apartment can range from $800-$1000 per month. Groceries are generally cheaper in Mckeesport as well; a carton of eggs may run around $1.50 and a gallon of milk may cost about $3.00. Transportation costs are also affordable; gasoline prices are typically around 10-15 cents less than the U.S national average and public transit fares are quite reasonable as well - for instance, a fare on the Port Authority Transit bus system will cost $2.75 each way or there's an all-day unlimited pass available for just $5.75 per person. All in all, 15135 Mckeesport offers its residents a relatively affordable cost of living that makes it an attractive place to live or visit!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMckeesportPennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  98.4100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  56.780.5100.0
  $180,400$242,800$338,100
  103.6%98.2%100.0%
  113.1104.0100.0
  127.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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