Cost of Living in Clifton Heights, PA

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
13%
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 Clifton Heights Pennsylvania National
Cost of living9897100
Groceries105100100
Health care10199100
Housing8790100
Transportation106101100
Utilities9999100
Lifestyle & Entertainment110100100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare102101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Clifton Heights is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Clifton Heights is 2% lower than the national average
  • Clifton Heights housing is 13% 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$113,136$9,428$2,640$3,394
      Renters$72,702$6,059$1,696$2,181
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Clifton Heights, PA, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Clifton Heights, the median monthly income is $113,136 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,640 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $72,702, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,696 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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