Cost of Living in Southpointe, PA

With a cost of living index of 126, Southpointe, PA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 26% more expensive than the national average and 43% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Southpointe is a small community of 3,277 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Southpointe's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,576 (19% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $546,700 (79% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Southpointe is $112,722, which is 50% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% 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.

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.