Cost of Living in Rote, PA

With a cost of living index of 77, Rote, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Rote is a small community of 608 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Rote's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $857 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $214,600 (30% 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 Rote is $82,426, which is 10% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.