Cost of Living in Mahanoy City, PA

With a cost of living index of 64, Mahanoy City, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Mahanoy City is a small community of 3,522 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mahanoy City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $928 (30% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $35,300 (88% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 0.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mahanoy City is $38,047, which is 49% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. 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.