Cost of Living in Summit Hill, PA

With a cost of living index of 78, Summit Hill, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Summit Hill is a small community of 3,128 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Summit Hill's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,172 (11% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $99,100 (67% 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 Summit Hill is $66,685, which is 11% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 21% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Summit Hill. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.1°F, with summers averaging 73°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches spread over roughly 129 days.

Everyday prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (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.