Cost of Living in East Lansdowne, PA

With a cost of living index of 99, East Lansdowne, PA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% cheaper than the national average and 16% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. East Lansdowne is a small community of 2,699 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Lansdowne's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,542 (17% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $201,400 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in East Lansdowne is $66,611, which is 11% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 28% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to East Lansdowne. 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.