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Cost of Living in Chase, PA

Population: 1,094 | Pennsylvania

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Chase is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
84
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Chase, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 11% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Chase is a small community of 1,094 residents.

The median household income in Chase is $105,417, which is 40% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Chase. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.3°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches spread over roughly 139 days.

Everyday prices in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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
$105,417
vs US Median ($75,149)
+40%

Housing

Median Home Value
$255,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,228/mo

Everyday Prices in Chase

BLS Average Prices for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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
+16% vs US

Climate in Chase

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

51.3°F
Avg Temperature
38.7"
Rainfall / Year
139d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36 39 48 61 72 80 85 82 75 63 51 40
Avg °F 28 30 38 50 61 69 74 72 65 53 43 33
Low °F 20 22 29 39 50 58 63 61 54 43 34 26
Rain" 2.6 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.3 3.8 3.6 3.9 4.2 3.7 2.9 2.8

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