Cost of Living in Fayetteville, PA

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
6%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
12%
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 Fayetteville Pennsylvania National
Cost of living10197100
Groceries106100100
Health care10699100
Housing8890100
Transportation109101100
Utilities10499100
Lifestyle & Entertainment110100100
Household Items10599100
Education & Childcare109101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Fayetteville is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Fayetteville is 1% higher than the national average
  • Fayetteville housing is 12% 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$98,005$8,167$2,287$2,940
      Renters$64,457$5,371$1,504$1,934

      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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