Cost of Living in Saltillo, PA

With a cost of living index of 61, Saltillo, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 39% cheaper than the national average and 22% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Saltillo is a small community of 452 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Saltillo's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $591 (55% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $112,000 (63% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Saltillo is $72,647, which is 3% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% 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.