Cost of Living in Mather, PA

With a cost of living index of 72, Mather, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 11% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Mather is a small community of 567 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mather's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,027 (22% 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 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mather is $47,500, which is 37% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% 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.