Zip 18083 (Stockertown, PA) Cost of Living


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Stockertown cost of living score
97
Less expensive
3.0% lower
than the US average
2.5% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Stockertown (zip 18083), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 18083 (Stockertown, PA)

Housing costs in Stockertown?
A typical home costs $269,400, which is 20.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.0% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stockertown costs $1,350 per month, which is 11.6% more than the national average of $1,210 and 4.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,410.

Can I afford Stockertown?
To live comfortably in Stockertown (zip 18083), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stockertown?
The cost of living in 18083 Stockertown, PA is quite reasonable. According to figures from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median household income is $62,150 and the median home value is $213,900. The unemployment rate for the area is 4.7%, slightly lower than the national average of 5%. Housing costs are also below the national average, with a median monthly rent of $1,087 compared to the national median rent of $1,448 per month. This means that living in Stockertown can be quite affordable for most families. Additionally, there are plenty of amenities nearby as well as access to big-city attractions in Philadelphia and New York City which are both within a few hours' drive away.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStockertownPennsylvaniaUnited States
  97.094.6100.0
  103.5100.3100
  102.7101.1100.0
  87.580.5100.0
  $269,400$242,800$338,100
  100.5%98.2%100.0%
  95.4104.0100.0
  126.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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