Cost of Living in Pleasant Hills, PA

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1%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
5%
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 Pleasant Hills Pennsylvania National
Cost of living10197100
Groceries100100100
Health care9999100
Housing10590100
Transportation97101100
Utilities9999100
Lifestyle & Entertainment97100100
Household Items9899100
Education & Childcare100101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Pleasant Hills is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Pleasant Hills is 1% higher than the national average
  • Pleasant Hills housing is 5% 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$133,957$11,163$3,125$4,019
      Renters$68,630$5,719$1,601$2,059
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Pleasant Hills, PA, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Pleasant Hills, homeowners have a median income of $133,957. Using that number, a maximum of $3,125 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $68,630, which means there is a maximum of $1,601 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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