Cost of Living in Brookhaven, PA

With a cost of living index of 105, Brookhaven, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 5% more expensive than the national average and 22% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Brookhaven is a smaller community of 8,288 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brookhaven's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,557 (18% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $265,500 (13% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Brookhaven is $96,393, which is 28% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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 Brookhaven. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.3°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches spread over roughly 121 days.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (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.