Cost of Living in Brookville, PA

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13%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
41%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Brookville Pennsylvania National
Cost of living8797100
Groceries98100100
Health care9799100
Housing5990100
Transportation101101100
Utilities10099100
Lifestyle & Entertainment98100100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare103101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Brookville is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Brookville is 13% lower than the national average
  • Brookville housing is 41% lower than the national average
  • Pennsylvania general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania state income tax is 18% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$96,572$8,048$2,253$2,897
      Renters$51,147$4,262$1,193$1,535
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Brookville is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Brookville has a median income of about $96,572 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,253 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $51,147. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,193 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Pennsylvania Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Pennsylvania 6% 8%

      Pennsylvania Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Pennsylvania 3.07% 3.07%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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