Cost of Living in Macungie, PA

With a cost of living index of 110, Macungie, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 10% more expensive than the national average and 27% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Macungie is a small community of 3,247 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Macungie's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,679 (27% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $293,900 (4% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Macungie is $74,056, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (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.