Cost of Living in Loysville, PA

With a cost of living index of 62, Loysville, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 21% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Loysville is a small community of 575 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Loysville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $392 (70% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $201,800 (34% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.1x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Loysville is $39,659, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% 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.