Cost of Living in West Hazleton, PA

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12%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
40%
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 West Hazleton Pennsylvania National
Cost of living8897100
Groceries99100100
Health care9999100
Housing6090100
Transportation101101100
Utilities10299100
Lifestyle & Entertainment103100100
Household Items10099100
Education & Childcare98101100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in West Hazleton is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in West Hazleton is 12% lower than the national average
  • West Hazleton housing is 40% 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$86,973$7,248$2,029$2,609
      Renters$57,247$4,771$1,336$1,718
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in West Hazleton, PA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for West Hazleton homeowners, is $86,973. This would allow for a maximum of $2,029 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $57,247 which would result in a maximum of $1,336 to be spent on rental costs.

      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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