Cost of Living in Mount Union, PA

With a cost of living index of 57, Mount Union, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 43% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Mount Union is a small community of 2,349 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mount Union's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $495 (62% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $99,000 (68% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mount Union is $38,947, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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.