Cost of Living in Seven Fields, PA

With a cost of living index of 125, Seven Fields, PA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 25% more expensive than the national average and 42% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Seven Fields is a small community of 2,889 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Seven Fields's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,906 (45% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $412,900 (35% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.6x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Seven Fields is $116,042, which is 54% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 20% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Pittsburgh, PA (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.