Cost of Living in West Myerstown, PA

With a cost of living index of 83, West Myerstown, 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. West Myerstown is a small community of 1,493 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in West Myerstown's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $938 (29% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $262,600 (14% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in West Myerstown is $80,650, which is 7% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 14% 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.