Cost of Living in North Towanda, PA

With a cost of living index of 65, North Towanda, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 35% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. North Towanda is a small community of 576 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in North Towanda's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $583 (56% 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 7.5x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in North Towanda is $22,721, which is 70% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 31% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.