Cost of Living in Mount Bethel, PA

With a cost of living index of 84, Mount Bethel, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania state average. Mount Bethel is a small community of 641 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mount Bethel's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,125 (15% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $203,400 (33% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.1x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Mount Bethel is $49,231, which is 34% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% 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.