Cost of Living in Spring City, PA

With a cost of living index of 86, Spring City, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Spring City is a small community of 3,551 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Spring City's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $985 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $253,400 (17% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Spring City is $73,323, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Spring City. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.9°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches spread over roughly 137 days.

Everyday prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (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.