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Cost of Living in Alsace Manor, PA

Population: 275 | Pennsylvania

88
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Alsace Manor is 12% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
57
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Alsace Manor, PA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 88, Alsace Manor, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 12% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Alsace Manor is a small community of 275 residents.

The median household income in Alsace Manor is $48,693, which is 35% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Alsace Manor. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.7°F, with summers averaging 74°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches spread over roughly 129 days.

Everyday prices in the Reading, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$48,693
vs US Median ($75,149)
-35%

Housing

Median Home Value
$175,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,260/mo

Everyday Prices in Alsace Manor

BLS Average Prices for the Reading, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.22
Electricity
per kWh
+19% vs US

Climate in Alsace Manor

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.7°F
Avg Temperature
45.2"
Rainfall / Year
129d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 39 42 51 63 74 82 87 84 77 65 54 43
Avg °F 31 33 42 53 63 72 76 74 67 55 45 36
Low °F 23 24 32 42 52 61 66 64 57 45 35 28
Rain" 3.0 2.6 3.5 3.4 3.5 4.8 4.8 4.5 4.9 3.8 3.0 3.5

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