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Cost of Living in New Jerusalem, PA

Population: 631 | Pennsylvania

96
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

New Jerusalem is 4% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
89
Home Values
96
Regional Price

Cost of Living in New Jerusalem, PA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 96, New Jerusalem, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 4% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. New Jerusalem is a small community of 631 residents.

The median household income in New Jerusalem is $103,750, which is 38% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Reading, 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$103,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
+38%

Housing

Median Home Value
$271,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$954/mo

Everyday Prices in New Jerusalem

BLS Average Prices for the Reading, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.22
Electricity
per kWh
+19% vs US

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