Cost of Living in Marion Heights, PA

With a cost of living index of 75, Marion Heights, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Marion Heights is a small community of 694 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marion Heights's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,131 (14% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $88,000 (71% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Marion Heights is $41,250, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 33% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.