Cost of Living in Old Orchard, PA

With a cost of living index of 141, Old Orchard, PA is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 41% more expensive than the national average and 58% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Old Orchard is a small community of 1,829 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Old Orchard's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,583 (96% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $347,300 (14% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Old Orchard is $108,634, which is 45% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (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.