Cost of Living in McConnellsburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 71, McConnellsburg, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. McConnellsburg is a small community of 1,005 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in McConnellsburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $778 (41% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $173,800 (43% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in McConnellsburg is $36,563, which is 51% 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.