King of Prussia, PA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?
$6,840 / month
for a family, 26.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $82,080 for the year for a family.
$5,300 / month
for a single person, 11.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $63,600 for the year for a single person.

King of Prussia cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
20.6% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 20.6% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

King of Prussia, PA

Housing costs in King of Prussia?
A typical home costs $428,700, which is 26.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.6% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in King of Prussia costs $1,910 per month, which is 33.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford King of Prussia?
To live comfortably in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $82,080 for a family, and $63,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about King of Prussia?
King of Prussia, PA is a city with an expensive cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 114.2, which is 14.2% higher than the national average. The following expenses are more expensive in King of Prussia than the national average: groceries (12.3%), restaurant prices (20%), and housing prices (33%). Additionally, transportation costs tend to be higher in the city since there are no public transportation options in King of Prussia and residents must rely on taxis or private vehicles for getting around town. Though it's one of the most affluent cities in Pennsylvania, King of Prussia still has quite a high cost of living that may not be suitable for everyone's budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesKing of PrussiaPennsylvaniaUnited States
    Unlock94.6100.0
  107.8  Unlock100.0
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  141.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$242,800$338,100
  106.9  Unlock100.0
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  131.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

No comment...just trying to be able to answer another person's  More

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Over 16 years ago

KOP is what is wrong with America. Taxes may be low now, but we will pay for it later. No sidewalks, drive everywhere, no personality, no community, no  More

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King of Prussia has the lowest taxes in the 5 county area. It is centrally located just 20 minutes from center City Philadelphia, a very good public transportation  More

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