Zip 17857 (Northumberland, PA) Cost of Living


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Northumberland cost of living score
79.5
Less expensive
20.5% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Northumberland (zip 17857), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.5% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 17857 (Northumberland, PA)

Housing costs in Northumberland?
A typical home costs $178,600, which is 47.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Northumberland costs $810 per month, which is 33.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,210 and close to the state average of $820.

Can I afford Northumberland?
To live comfortably in Northumberland (zip 17857), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Northumberland?
The cost of living in Northumberland, PA 17857 is fairly average for the area. The median home price in the zip code is around $205,000 and the median household income is close to $50,000. The unemployment rate is at a reasonable 3.2%, below the national average of 3.8%. Overall, the cost of living in this area is fairly low compared to other areas in Pennsylvania, making it a great place to live and work. There are numerous affordable housing options, from single family homes to apartments and condos. Additionally, taxes are lower than most of Pennsylvania's surrounding states making it a great place to start a business or move your family.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNorthumberlandPennsylvaniaUnited States
  79.594.6100.0
  100.4100.3100
  124.5101.1100.0
  52.680.5100.0
  $178,600$242,800$338,100
  95.9%98.2%100.0%
  75.2104.0100.0
  91.7101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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