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15%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
50%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Arnold Pennsylvania National
Cost of living8598100
Goods & Services9399100
Groceries10099100
Health care9194100
Housing5091100
Transportation107106100
Utilities125107100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Arnold is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • The cost of living in Arnold is 15% lower than the national average
  • Arnold housing is 50% lower than the national average
  • Pennsylvania general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Pennsylvania state income tax is 18% higher than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$51,667$4,306$1,205$1,550
          Renters$23,206$1,934$541$696
          The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Arnold, PA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Arnold homeowners, is $51,667. This would allow for a maximum of $1,205 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $23,206 which would result in a maximum of $541 to be spent on rental costs.

          Pennsylvania Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Pennsylvania 6% 8%

          Pennsylvania Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Pennsylvania 3.07% 3.07%

          Goods & Services

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          Haircut $23.73$24.262.2%
          Beauty Salon $40.40$45.5611.3%
          Toothpaste $3.72$3.700.6%
          Shampoo $1.39$1.288.5%
          Movie $11.77$12.133.0%
          Bowling $16.24$18.009.8%

          Groceries

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.70$5.842.3%
          Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.6%
          Milk $4.52$4.673.2%
          Potatoes $5.47$4.9310.8%
          Pizza $12.83$12.096.2%
          Beer $10.58$10.411.6%

          Health Care

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $109.26$125.6813.1%
          Doctor $100.92$135.7825.7%
          Dentist $110.50$113.292.5%
          Ibuprofen $10.45$10.651.9%
          Lipitor $502.54$468.607.2%

          Housing

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          Home Price $64,100.00$184,700.0065.3%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,225.61$2,346.695.2%
          Apartment Rent $803.00$949.0015.4%

          Transportation

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.73$3.467.6%
          Tire Balancing $64.05$59.926.9%

          Utilities

          Item Arnold National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $270.68$193.9939.5%
          Phone $196.77$192.252.4%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Edgewood CDP, PA2,4548218.1%
          Braddock, PA1,8858218.1%
          Arnold, PA4,8528514.5%

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          Arnold, PA4,8528514.5%
          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.