Slippery Rock, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania?
$3,210 / month
for a family, 40.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,520 for the year for a family.
$2,700 / month
for a single person, 43.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,400 for the year for a single person.

Slippery Rock cost of living score
100.6
More expensive
0.6% higher
than the US average
6.3% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Slippery Rock, PA

Housing costs in Slippery Rock?
A typical home costs $201,100, which is 40.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.2% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Slippery Rock costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Slippery Rock?
To live comfortably in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $38,520 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Slippery Rock?
The cost of living in Slippery Rock borough, PA is quite reasonable. The housing costs are very affordable compared to the national average. With a median home price of $184,600 and median rent of $1,076, it's well within reach for most residents. The cost of groceries is also lower than the national average, with basic necessities such as milk and eggs costing only a few dollars each. There are also plenty of dining options to choose from that fit virtually any budget. Finally, transportation and utilities are inexpensive as well with public transit available at a fraction of the cost elsewhere. Overall, Slippery Rock offers an excellent cost of living to its residents.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSlippery RockPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  101.0  Unlock100.0
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  69.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  94.1  Unlock100.0
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  128.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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