Cost of Living in Upland, PA

With a cost of living index of 82, Upland, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 18% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania state average. Upland is a small community of 3,056 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Upland's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,047 (21% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $173,300 (43% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Upland is $60,200, which is 20% 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 Upland. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.3°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches spread over roughly 121 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.