Cost of Living in Brownstown, PA

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
32%
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 Brownstown Pennsylvania National
Cost of living10997100
Groceries100100100
Health care9799100
Housing13290100
Transportation97101100
Utilities10099100
Lifestyle & Entertainment97100100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare105101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Brownstown is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Brownstown is 9% higher than the national average
  • Brownstown housing is 32% higher 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$138,000$11,500$3,220$4,140
      Renters$124,047$10,337$2,894$3,722

      Pennsylvania Sales Tax

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

      Pennsylvania Income Tax

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      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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