Cost of Living in Wyalusing, PA

With a cost of living index of 71, Wyalusing, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 29% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Wyalusing is a small community of 651 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wyalusing's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $866 (34% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $133,300 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Wyalusing is $44,091, which is 41% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% 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 Wyalusing. The area sees an average annual temperature of 51.3°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 31°F. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches spread over roughly 139 days.

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.