Zip 15865 (Sykesville, PA) Cost of Living


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Sykesville cost of living score
74.7
Less expensive
25.3% lower
than the US average
21.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Sykesville (zip 15865), Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.3% lower than the U.S. average and 21.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Zip 15865 (Sykesville, PA)

Housing costs in Sykesville?
A typical home costs $83,600, which is 75.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.6% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sykesville costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Sykesville?
To live comfortably in Sykesville (zip 15865), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sykesville?
The cost of living in 15865 Sykesville, PA is relatively low compared to the rest of the nation due to its small size. The median home value for the area is $164,900 and the median rent price is only $1,050. Even with these low prices, Sykesville's unemployment rate is lower than most other parts of Pennsylvania and the state average as well. The average cost of groceries in Sykesville is close to nine percent lower than the national average and gasoline prices are also significantly lower. This makes it a great place to live if you're looking for affordability without having to sacrifice much in terms of quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSykesvillePennsylvaniaUnited States
  74.794.6100.0
  95100.3100
  107.1101.1100.0
  24.080.5100.0
  $83,600$242,800$338,100
  97.4%98.2%100.0%
  84.1104.0100.0
  84.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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