Cost of Living in Boiling Springs, PA

With a cost of living index of 91, Boiling Springs, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Boiling Springs is a small community of 3,602 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Boiling Springs's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $910 (31% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $362,700 (19% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Boiling Springs is $114,013, which is 52% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Boiling Springs. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.2°F, with summers averaging 75°F and winters around 35°F. Annual rainfall totals 41 inches spread over roughly 129 days.

Everyday prices in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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.