Cost of Living in Saylorsburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 93, Saylorsburg, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 10% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Saylorsburg is a small community of 823 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Saylorsburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,380 (5% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $211,400 (31% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Saylorsburg is $87,731, which is 17% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% 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.