Cost of Living in Swedesburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 103, Swedesburg, PA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 20% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Swedesburg is a small community of 805 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Swedesburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,469 (11% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $301,500 (1% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Swedesburg is $88,875, which is 18% 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.

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.