Cost of Living in New Columbus, PA

With a cost of living index of 87, New Columbus, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 13% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. New Columbus is a small community of 273 residents.

The median household income in New Columbus is $36,071, which is 52% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (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.