Cost of Living in Pleasantville borough (Bedford County), PA

With a cost of living index of 73, Pleasantville borough (Bedford County), PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) is a small community of 148 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pleasantville borough (Bedford County)'s cost of living. The median monthly rent is $950 (28% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $131,300 (57% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.6x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Pleasantville borough (Bedford County) is $50,000, which is 33% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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.