Cost of Living in Pomeroy, PA

With a cost of living index of 117, Pomeroy, PA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 17% more expensive than the national average and 34% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Pomeroy is a small community of 902 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pomeroy's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,050 (55% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $235,000 (23% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Pomeroy is $68,750, which is 9% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 36% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (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.