Cost Of Living in Economy, PA

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Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

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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	Economy	Pennsylvania	National
Cost of living	101	97	100
Groceries	99	100	100
Health care	101	99	100
Housing	100	90	100
Transportation	105	101	100
Utilities	104	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	100	100	100
Household Items	100	99	100
Education & Childcare	104	101	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Economy is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average
The cost of living in Economy is 1% higher than the national average
Economy housing is equal to 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	$124,332	$10,361	$2,901	$3,730
Renters	$62,279	$5,190	$1,453	$1,869

A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Economy, 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 Economy, the median monthly income is $124,332 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,901 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $62,279, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,453 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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Midland, PA	2,708	83	16.5%
McKees Rocks, PA	6,028	84	15.6%
New Galilee, PA	328	80	20.0%
Koppel, PA	783	80	19.5%
Beaver Falls, PA	8,606	86	14.2%
Economy, PA	9,465	101	1.2%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Columbia City, IN	9,464	90	9.8%
Yelm, WA	9,459	121	20.8%
Madeira, OH	9,456	117	17.4%
Rensselaer, NY	9,475	105	4.9%
Penetanguishene, ON	9,475	n/a
Economy, PA	9,465	101	1.2%