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Cost of Living in Volant, PA

Population: 77 | Pennsylvania

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Volant is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Volant, PA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Volant, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Pennsylvania state average. Volant is a small community of 77 residents.

The median household income in Volant is $52,500, which is 30% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Volant. The area sees an average annual temperature of 49.9°F, with summers averaging 70°F and winters around 29°F. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches spread over roughly 168 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Pittsburgh, PA (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.

Income

Median Household Income
$52,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-30%

Housing

Median Home Value
$125,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$750/mo

Everyday Prices in Volant

BLS Average Prices for the Pittsburgh, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.22
Electricity
per kWh
+17% vs US

Climate in Volant

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

49.9°F
Avg Temperature
41.2"
Rainfall / Year
168d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 34 37 47 60 71 79 83 81 74 62 50 39
Avg °F 27 29 37 49 59 68 72 70 63 52 42 32
Low °F 19 21 28 38 48 56 60 59 52 42 33 26
Rain" 3.0 2.5 3.2 3.8 3.7 3.9 4.3 3.5 3.8 3.3 3.0 3.2

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