Cost of Living in Fairdale, PA

With a cost of living index of 64, Fairdale, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Fairdale is a small community of 1,980 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Fairdale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $656 (50% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $134,900 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Fairdale is $91,250, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.