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Cost of Living in Laurel Mountain, PA

Population: 142 | Pennsylvania

91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Laurel Mountain is 9% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
72
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 91, Laurel Mountain, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 9% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Laurel Mountain is a small community of 142 residents.

The median household income in Laurel Mountain is $71,250, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Pittsburgh, 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
$71,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$218,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$730/mo

Everyday Prices in Laurel Mountain

BLS Average Prices for the Pittsburgh, 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
+17% vs US

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