Cost of Living in Marion Center, PA

With a cost of living index of 70, Marion Center, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 30% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Marion Center is a small community of 476 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marion Center's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $836 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $137,500 (55% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Marion Center is $41,875, which is 44% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% 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.