Cost of Living in Rainsburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 82, Rainsburg, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania state average. Rainsburg is a small community of 134 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rainsburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,250 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $127,500 (58% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Rainsburg is $47,083, which is 37% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% 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.