Cost of Living in Mount Pocono, PA

With a cost of living index of 73, Mount Pocono, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Mount Pocono is a small community of 3,086 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mount Pocono's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $840 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $170,000 (44% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mount Pocono is $86,096, which is 15% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.