Cost of Living in Morgan Hill, PA

With a cost of living index of 114, Morgan Hill, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 14% more expensive than the national average and 31% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Morgan Hill is a small community of 1,412 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Morgan Hill's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,802 (37% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $304,900 (0% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Morgan Hill is $127,188, which is 69% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.