Cost of Living in Harlansburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 77, Harlansburg, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Harlansburg is a small community of 325 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Harlansburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,053 (20% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $141,100 (54% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Harlansburg is $59,659, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.