Cost of Living in Lincoln Park, PA

With a cost of living index of 103, Lincoln Park, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 20% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Lincoln Park is a small community of 1,778 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lincoln Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,681 (27% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $225,000 (26% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Lincoln Park is $100,875, which is 34% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Reading, 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.