Cost of Living in Chester Heights, PA

With a cost of living index of 132, Chester Heights, PA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 32% more expensive than the national average and 49% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Chester Heights is a small community of 2,922 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Chester Heights's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,361 (79% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $296,600 (3% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Chester Heights is $110,729, which is 47% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Chester Heights. 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.