Cost of Living in Cornwells Heights, PA

With a cost of living index of 96, Cornwells Heights, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Cornwells Heights is a small community of 1,279 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Cornwells Heights's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,049 (20% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $350,400 (15% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Cornwells Heights is $86,917, which is 16% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% 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 Cornwells Heights. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.4°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 45 inches spread over roughly 130 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.