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Cost of Living in Fernville, PA

Population: 420 | Pennsylvania

89
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fernville is 11% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
66
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 89, Fernville, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Fernville is a small community of 420 residents.

The median household income in Fernville is $66,250, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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
$66,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-12%

Housing

Median Home Value
$200,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$687/mo

Everyday Prices in Fernville

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

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