Zip 19464 (Pottstown, PA) Cost of Living


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Pottstown cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Pottstown (zip 19464), 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 19464 (Pottstown, PA)

Housing costs in Pottstown?
A typical home costs $236,900, which is 29.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pottstown costs $1,240 per month, which is 2.5% more than the national average of $1,210 and 18.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,470.

Can I afford Pottstown?
To live comfortably in Pottstown (zip 19464), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pottstown?
The cost of living in 19464 Pottstown, PA is relatively low. The median home price is just over $150,000 and the median household income is slightly over $50,000. Rent prices are also quite reasonable with a one-bedroom apartment going for an average of around $800 per month. Groceries, utilities, transportation, and other basic necessities tend to be reasonably priced. Overall, the cost of living in 19464 Pottstown, PA makes it an attractive option for potential residents looking to enjoy suburban living without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPottstownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  114.194.6100.0
  102.3100.3100
  101.1101.1100.0
  72.780.5100.0
  $236,900$242,800$338,100
  100.9%98.2%100.0%
  101.2104.0100.0
  131.6101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Trash collectors leave bags of trash in trash cans - severe health hazard!!!! And I'm paying for trash collecting from local tax plus a monthly bill. Women who work at  More

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As of late Spring 2006, this area off Highway 422 (approx 35-45 minutes from Center City / downtown Philadelphia / PHL International Airport)in the Northeastern portion  More

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